Territorial Defense Forces in Europe

Description

Territorial defense forces (TDF) are a growing phenomenon in Europe as territorial security returns to the fore of defense policy in parts of Europe. Perceptions of increasingly uncertain alliances and a resurgent Russia have become dominant in security circles and thus have altered strategic plans. Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Slovenia, Sweden, and Ukraine have all adopted territorial defense as part of their security strategies for use against conventional attacks and hybrid warfare, though different countries employ them in different contexts and different modes of embedding them into national defense plans. This comparative study identifies the origins and roles of TDF organizations and how they compare to their analogues in the twentieth century. It also considers their political context and risks regarding their use.

Period	14 Sept 2019
Event title	13th Pan-European Conference on International Relations: European International Studies Association Conference 2019
Event type	Conference
Location	Sofia, BulgariaShow on map
Degree of Recognition	International