2025-2026

Eugeniusz Cieślak, Sandis Šrāders, George Spencer Terry, and Viljar Veebel

Evolution of Baltic and Polish Defence Budgets Amidst Russian Aggression 

Published in: Enhancing Transatlantic Solidarity in Collective Defence: Navigating Increased Defence Expenditures, Cyber Security, and Emerging Risks. Edited by Andrzej Sobon et al. Emerald Publishing, 2026, pp. 37-61

Publication date: September 2026

COL (ret) Dr Çlirim L. Toci

Building Strategic-Level Effectiveness in Professional Military Education: The Case of the Higher Command Studies Course at the Baltic Defence College 

Published in: Challenges to National Defence in Contemporary Geopolitical Situation, 2026, Vol. 1, Issue 1, pp. 1028-1036

Publication date: July 2026

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CSM Alvydas Tamošiunas

Radviliškio malūnas, prie kurio sprendėsi Lietuvos ateitis

Published in: Kardas, 2026, Issue 2, pp. 2-13

Publication date: June 2026

Language: Lithuanian

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Liia Vihmand-Veebel, Viljar Veebel

Venemaa ja Lääne heidutusteemalise dialoogi keeleline aspekt: kas ja kuidas mõistavad venelased heidutuse tähendust?

Published in: Sõjateadlane. The Estonian Journal of Military Studies, 2025, Issue 26, pp. 166-191

Publication date: May 2026

Language: Estonian

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CDR Taavi Urb

Otsustamatus meresõjas XVIII sajandil

Published in: Sõjateadlane. The Estonian Journal of Military Studies, 2025, Issue 25, pp. 187-200

Publication date: May 2026

Language: Estonian

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Lotta Victor Tillberg, Tiia-Triin Truusa and Peter Tillberg

The Skillful Veteran: Transforming Overseas Experience into Competence, from the Military to Civilian Working Life Domain

Published in: Vocations and Learning, 2026, Vol. 19, Issue 5

Publication date: March 2026

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Ülle Säälik, Antek Kasemaa, Tiia-Triin Truusa

"Today a Follower, Tomorrow a Leader?": Competencies in the Process of Role Acquisition

Published in: Scandinavian Journal of Military Studies, 2026, Vol. 9, Issue 1, pp. 133-147

Publication date: March 2026

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Kristi Aav, Ida Joao-Hussar & Tiia-Triin Truusa

Best Practices of Community-Based Resilience Initiatives in Estonia 

Published in: Democratic Resilience in the Baltics, Volume 2: Societal Resilience as a Defensive Power. Edited by Rasa Smaliukiene, David Schultz, Vidmantė Giedraityte. Cham: Springer, 2026, pp. 209-228

Publication date: February 2026

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Shota Gvineria, Dalia Bankauskaite, Sigita Struberga, Mykola Nazarov & Dmitri Teperik

Exploring Interdependencies Between Identity and Resilience: Lessons from the War in Ukraine for the Baltic States

Published in: Democratic Resilience in the Baltics, Volume 2: Societal Resilience as a Defensive Power. Edited by Rasa Smaliukiene, David Schultz, Vidmantė Giedraityte. Cham: Springer, 2026, pp. 181-207

Publication date: February 2026

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Kristjan Silm, Tiia-Triin Truusa, Sten Torpan, Kairi Kasearu

Resilience and Will to Defend: Foundation of National Security in Small States

Published in: Democratic Resilience in the Baltics, Volume 2: Societal Resilience as a Defensive Power. Edited by Rasa Smaliukiene, David Schultz, Vidmantė Giedraityte. Cham: Springer, 2026, pp. 51-67

Publication date: February 2026

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Dr Viljar Veebel and Dr Illimar Ploom

Modelling and Measuring Resilience: Some Methodological Considerations in the Case of Estonia

Published in: Democratic Resilience in the Baltics, Volume 2: Societal Resilience as a Defensive Power. Edited by Rasa Smaliukiene, David Schultz, Vidmantė Giedraityte. Cham: Springer, 2026, pp. 23-48

Publication date: February 2026

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Mr Louis Wierenga

Moving with speed, continuing with reassurance: Latvia-Canada relations in 2026

Published in: Latvian Foreign and Security Policy. Yearbook 2026. Edited by Kārlis Bukovskis, Una Aleksandra Bērziņa-Čerenkova. Riga: Latvian Institute of International Affairs (LIIA), 2026, pp. 252-262

Publication date: 2026

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COL (ret) Dr Eugeniusz Cieślak and Dr George Spencer Terry

Defense Preparedness Against Russian Military Aggression. Strategic Challenges for Poland and the Baltic States 

Published in: A Worrying Present and an Uncertain Future. Challenges for Security in Central and Eastern Europe Region. Edited by Agnieszka Kampka and Wojciech Mincewicz. Peter Lang, 2025, pp. 19-50

Publication date: 2025

CSM Alvydas Tamošiūnas

From the Trenches Towards the Skies: Transatlantic Hero Steponas Darius and His Journey In the U.S. Army (1917-1919)

Published by: Baltic Defence College

Publication date: December 2025

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Mr Louis Wierenga

Baltic Sea, a “NATO Lake”? A Strategic, operational, and political assessment

Published in: NATO after the Summit in The Hague. Strategic challenges and regional adaptation. Edited by Jakub Bornio. IEŚ Policy Papers 1/2025. Lublin: Institute of Central Europe, 2025, pp. 53-66

Publication date: September 2025

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Klara Prifti, Boriana Vrusho, Çlirim Toci, Llambi Prendi, Jonida Bushi Gjuzi

Strategic Human Resource Management and Its Impact on Organizational Performance: Empirical Insights

Published in: International Journal of Innovative Technology and Interdisciplinary Sciences, 2025, Vol. 8, Issue 3, pp. 550-594

Publication date: September 2025

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CDR Taavi Urb

Hoiatav näide valedest järeldustest - Lissa lahingu õppetunnid 

Published in: Kaitse Kodu!, 2025, Issue 8, pp. 38-39

Publication date: August 2025

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Dr John Kennedy, Dr Edward Bryan, Dr Illimar Ploom, Dr Viljar Veebel

Russia's Use of Crypto Schemes 

Published in: RAND Commentary, RAND Corporation, 7 August 2025

Publication date: August 2025

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CDR Taavi Urb 

Merevägi ja Droonid 

Published in: Sõdur, 2025, Issue 5, pp. 22-23

Publication date: May 2025

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Conscription in Estonia: ‘Voluntary Conscription’ as a Response to the Changing Society 

Published in: Conscription as Subject of National Security: Comparative Perspective in Europe at the Beginning of the 21st Century. Edited by T. Szvircsev Tresch, V. Česnuitytė, K. Kasearu, T. Sederholm, J. Österberg. Springer, 2025, pp. 31-53.

Publication date: May 2025

Mr Thomas Ferst, LL.M., Dr Tibor Szvircsev Tresch, Dr Tiia-Triin Truusa, Dr Vida Česnuitytė

Attitudes Towards Defense Forces: Evaluation of Conscription, Military, Defense 

Published in: Conscription as Subject of National Security: Comparative Perspective in Europe at the Beginning of the 21st Century. Edited by T. Szvircsev Tresch, V. Česnuitytė, K. Kasearu, T. Sederholm, J. Österberg. Springer, 2025, pp. 155-173. 

Publication date: May 2025

Mr Art Johanson

1) Allohvitserid – põline vennaskond (pp. 8-13)

2) Eesti allohvitserkond kahe maailmasõja vahel (pp. 14-25)

3) Tagasi lätete juurde (pp. 26-35)

Published in: Academia Militaris, 2025, Issue 8

Publication date: May 2025 

Language: Estonian

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AMB Shota Gvineria 

Hybrid Warfare and Counter-Terrorism after NATO’s New Strategic Concept  

Published in: The Effects of the Russia-Ukraine War on Countering Terrorism. Edited by Giray Sadi. Ankara: NATO Centre of Excellence Defence Against Terrorism, 2025, pp. 9-24 

Publication date: April 2025
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Dr Viljar Veebel 

Estonia: The comeback of total defence in the light of Russia’s aggression in Ukraine 

Published in: European Total Defence: Past, Present and Future. Edited by Gjermund Forfang Rongved. Routledge, 2025, pp. 188-210 

Publication date: February 2025