NATO's tiny but mighty frontline economies | Business Beyond

Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania collectively share a more-than 1000-kilometre-long border with Russia and Belarus. Having regained their independence after the collapse of the Soviet Union some three decades ago, these three small countries have developed innovative and business-friendly economies. But as the war in Ukraine drags on, their position - right on NATO`s frontline with Russia – once again leaves them facing an existential challenge. In this edition of Business Beyond, we zoom in on three industries: cybersecurity, energy and defense, and assess how the Baltics have responded to and adapted their economies in the face of Russian aggression. From cyber attacks on critical infrastructure to eliminating dependence on Russian gas and preparing for a possible invasion, this is the story of how three nations are fighting for their future on several fronts.

00:00 Intro
01:14 Cyber Security
05:50 Energy
08:32 Defense
12:12 Conclusion

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[bofostudio]

It's refreshing seeing the Baltics represented as the sober realists they have been all along, as opposed to the alarmists they were accused of being for so many years.

[bazzakeegan]

I have visited Lithuania 7 times, and have been to Riga and Tallinn...Fantastic places, fantastic people! Respect and peace to the Baltic states! 🇮🇪🇪🇪🇱🇻🇱🇹👍🍻

[wojstube]

Cheers from Poland to our friends in Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia 🤝
🇵🇱❤️🇱🇹🇱🇻🇪🇪
It' good to have friends.
Gera turėti draugų.
Ir labi, ja ir draugi.
Hea, kui on sõpru.
Dobrze mieć przyjaciół.

[Disorder]

Thanks Kate for this informative presentation. Best Regards to my Latvian and Estonian brothers from Lithuania!

[christopherx]

No surprise that the Baltic states wanted to join Nato as soon as possible!

[domce]

8:55 Kaliningrad is NOT connected to Belarus via Suwalki gap. Suwalki gap is a borderline, connecting Poland and the Baltic countries.

[rl]

Keep it up !
Australia supports the Baltic States

[samsungqled]

Thank you Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania from Europe. Great countries with great leaders and educated people. You are a model we all have to follow. Lots of respect and admiration.

[wyyrdojim]

I like the Estonian Prime Minister, sitting on the edge of the ramp on a Chinook!😎🇪🇪🇺🇸

[HuskyOwner-bljf]

The truth is that Russia is already attacking the Baltic States
Mainly by jamming radio signals from Kaliningrad not just interfering with communications, but also putting commercial aircraft at risk
Hardening the defenses of these countries against Russian aggression is only logical at this point
An ounce of prevention
My only complaint of the video is that it keeps saying Belarus like it isn't really a part of Russia already
Just say Russia and it is pretty much understood that that includes Belarus

[MoonEurovision]

0:34 You mixed the flags with the cities, Riga is Latvia's capital and Vilnius is Lithuania's. But otherwise good and informative video

[CaptCanuck]

The Baltics are the leaders of Europe at the present time. Inspirational.

[Unknown]

It’s a shame that we Europeans allowed ourselves to be dependent from a dictator’s will for our essential energy supplies. That’s especially true for such manifacturing economies like Germany. I really hope this predicament will teach us a lesson about considering safety requirements above mere economic considerations. And not only on energy matters.

[lovefreedom]

Russia troops can enter Belarus as and when they like, while countries in UN condemn Russia for its military action on Ukraine, people forgotten "Belarus" evil act to help Russia invade Ukraine.

[Unknown]

We may be not at war with Russia, but Russia is at war with us, e we’d better understand this

[caspar]

Pretty good report. It helps keep the perspective real.

[aasdsdasdsadas]

Suvalki gap does not connect any russia an belalarus land, it great mistake in report.

[tracywright]

❤‍🔥LIELS PALDIES! DW, your content is consistently intriguing. I live in DC and can no longer bear american media. As an American/Latvian, I appreciate your spin-free attention, to this important, often under-reported, and over-looked, part of the world.
Thanks to the Molotov/Ribbentrop pact, Latvians have a special place in Russia's heart.

[dmitryreshetko]

Small nations must not tie our hands when. we are fighting for their rights and freedom

[AK-ejml]

Europe needs to cooperate to address security on the eastern border - either through multilateral agreements, through NATO or through the EU.