Join Oxford University International Relations Society and the Oxford University Lithuanian Society for an exclusive discussion with Dr Deividas Šlekys, Associate Professor at Vilnius University, on the evolving defense strategies of the Baltic States amid Russia’s war in Ukraine.

Dr Šlekys specializes in war studies and has contributed to pivotal defense initiatives. He has held prestigious positions at the Changing Character of War Centre at Oxford University and as a Fulbright Visiting Scholar at Harvard University’s Davis Center for Russian and Eurasian Studies. A member of Lithuania’s Total Defense Council, Dr Šlekys collaborates with Lithuania’s Ministry of Defense and Armed Forces on military education and doctrinal development.

This event starts at 17:30 on Thursday 23 January at Seminar Room G, Manor Road Building, Manor Rd, Oxford OX1 3UQ.

On this event you can prepare to discover:

-     Lithuania’s Total Defense approach and discuss how the entire population contributes to national security;

-     insights on NATO’s new mission, protecting undersea cables and its implications for Baltic defense;

-      expert analysis, analyzing the shifting dynamics of security, public perception of defense, and the global impact of Baltic strategies.

In the face of unprecedented threats, this discussion is essential for anyone passionate about global security, geopolitics, and innovative defense strategies.

This event is open to the general public. You can attend virtually, though we recommend attending in-person. You can visit oxirsoc.com/events25/ds to learn more about attending online. If you are attending in-person, please register using the link provided.