Moscow and Minsk are making efforts to counter security cooperation among the Nordic and Baltic countries.

Recent moves suggest the Baltic country is favoring Brussels over Moscow.

A change in government could alter the country's position in Europe but not its policies concerning Russia or energy.

The eurozone's integration efforts mean different things to Poland, the Czech Republic, Latvia and Lithuania.

Poland's lack of natural barriers has invited foreign invasion, but it also creates opportunities.

The country could play a key role helping the Baltic states reduce their dependency on Russian energy.

There is meaning behind the U.S. secretary of state's stops in Finland and Latvia before a visit to Russia.

Countries in the wider Baltic region are increasing economic and security cooperation to better satisfy their interests.

After Russia consolidates control over the countries vital to its national security, it will turn to another set of countries where it would like to have greater influence.