@article{bibcite_23567,
  keywords = {nonlinear warfare, integrated deterrence, EU integrated border management, solidarity principle},
  author = {Raitis Tiliks},
  title = {Integrated Border Management as a Potential Deterrence Measure at the North-Eastern Flank of NATO and the Schengen Area},
  abstract = {<p>Considering the increasingly heterogeneous nature of nonlinear warfare and the gradual change in Europe{\textquoteright}s security posture, this article calls for the establishment of an integrated deterrence concept specific to the European Union. Recognizing the growing assertiveness in the so-called {\textquotedblleft}grey zone,{\textquotedblright} the article underscores the need for the European Union to articulate a domestic deterrence concept based on discouragement. While recent EU-level political communications acknowledge this necessity, they remain deficient in strategic and operational clarity. By way of illustration, the article examines the applicability of the EU{\textquoteright}s 2019 Integrated Border Management 3+ Generation concept to the implementation of integrated deterrence, particularly along the north-eastern external borders, which also serve as the sovereign frontiers of several NATO Allies. The article analyzes existing synergies and highlights potential avenues for convergence between military deterrence and EU-type {\textquotedblleft}soft power{\textquotedblright} deterrence. In conclusion, the article advocates the development of a distinct EU deterrence posture that transcends the logic of self-deterrence. The proposed approach prioritizes solidarity, mindset, and societal resilience as core components of securing the EU and NATO{\textquoteright}s shared north-eastern flank, a critical frontier between divergent value systems.</p>},
  year = {2025},
  journal = {Connections: The Quarterly Journal},
  volume = {24},
  chapter = {89},
  pages = {89-109},
  month = {2025},
  issn = {1812-1098},
  doi = {https://doi.org/10.11610/connections.24.3.63},
}