REMIT researcher Louis Wierenga (University of Tartu) has penned an op-ed for Estonian Public Broadcasting (ERR) on the ever-evolving role technology and AI play in security both nationally and internationally in the Baltic Sea Region against Russian threat.
The author, Louis Wierenga, comments: “This Op-Ed reflects my ongoing research into the intersection of technological innovation and regional security in the Baltic Sea Region. I examine how emerging technologies—particularly artificial intelligence—are reshaping NATO and EU defense strategies. The piece also addresses the increasing significance of critical undersea infrastructure and the evolving nature of hybrid threats in the region. My aim is to contribute to the discourse on how multilateral institutions can adapt to the dynamic security challenges of the 21st century.”
Abstract
NATO’s political center of gravity lies in the cohesion of the Alliance. While NATO adopts a 360-degree approach, Russian aggression in Ukraine and hybrid attacks on the Baltic states have arguably shifted the physical center of gravity to its Northeastern flank.
Today, artificial intelligence (AI) and emerging disruptive technologies (EDTs) are pivotal in shaping strategic and military thinking. Military modernization centered on technological advancements will remain a crucial aspect of great power competition and NATO’s adaptation to the evolving security environment of the 21st century.
Full Citation
Wierenga, L. “NATO, EU and the evolving Baltic Sea security landscape”, Estonian Public Broadcasting, April, 2025,
https://news.err.ee/1609667384/louis-wierenga-nato-eu-and-the-evolving-baltic-sea-security-landscape