1、ReportJanuary 2,2026 4:35 pm ETThe evolution of Latvias defense and security policy in resilience buildingBy Armands Astukevics and Elna VrobevskaExecutive summaryLatvia has significantly evolved its defense and security policy,focusing on national resilience as a cornerstone of its statehood,as ana
2、lyzed inLVARes:The Evolution of Latvias Defense and Security Policy in Resilience Building,a project of the Centre for East European Policy Studies andthe Atlantic Council.This transformation is anchored in Latvias Comprehensive National Defense(CND)framework,a whole-of-society strategythat integrat
3、es civilian,military,and private-sector efforts to deter aggression and manage crises.Key to this approach are legal underpinningsfrom evolving state defense concepts and amendments to foundational laws like the National Security Law.Pillars of this resilience include ensuring the continuity of esse
4、ntial services and critical infrastructure,with a shift from mere asset protection toguaranteeing operational functionality through public-private partnerships and an enhanced role for municipalities.Regular exercises like Namejsand Pilskalns test these preparations.To counter hybrid threats,Latvia