Ben and Aaron are joined on this episode by Oliver Moody, Berlin Correspondent for The Times and author of a forthcoming book entitled Baltic: The Future of Europe to be published by John Murray press. The book shows how the region is not only the frontier of our present security but of our better future.

Described as the most economically, politically, and diplomatically integrated region on the planet – the Russian threat has seen the nine Baltic Sea countries step up military cooperation as well. Whether it’s Finnish and Swedish NATO accession or massive Polish rearmament, the Baltic Sea region’s relevance for European and global security is more in focus now that at any time since the Cold War.

This has clear – if not always fully appreciated – consequences for German foreign policy, itself one of nine Baltic Sea countries. But the Baltic Sea region also has no shortage of inspiring success stories across a wide array of policy fields to serve as inspiration for how democracies, particularly Germany, can handle the challenges of the future – if it takes notice.

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