Analyzes The Nordic And Baltic States' Relationship With The European Security And Defence Policy (esdp). This Work Offers A General Background To The Eu's Esdp, The Strategic Situation Of Northern Europe, The Security And Defence Policy Issues Faced By The States, Also Outlining The Theoretical Considerations Concerning Security In The Region. Introduction / Clive Archer -- The Security Situation In Northern Europe After The Cold War / Erik Männik -- Northern Europe And The Esdp : The Case Of Sweden / Lars Wedin -- Finland And The Esdp: 'obliquely Forwards'? / Hanna Ojanen -- Denmark And The Esdp Opt-out : A New Way Of Doing Nothing? / Henrik Larsen -- Norway Between Europe And The Us / Nina Græger -- European Security And Defence Policy : The Latvian Perspective / Žaneta Ozalina -- The Role Of The Esdp In Estonia's Security Policy / Erik Männik -- Lithuania's Evolving Security And Defence Policy : 'not Only Consumer, But Also Contributor' / Grazina Miniotaite -- Hard Questions About European Defence / Jaan Murumets -- The Esdp And Northern Europe : Conclusions And Projections / Clive Archer. Edited By Clive Archer. Includes Bibliographical References (p. [212]-232) And Index.