Description

"Small Nations, Big Signals: The Baltic States in a Fragmenting World" 

October 10-21, 2026 

In the shadow of great powers, the Baltic States have become some of the most strategically significant nations in the world. Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania sit on the fault line between democracy and authoritarianism, NATO and Russia, digital innovation and hybrid warfare. Agile, technologically advanced, and geopolitically exposed, these small nations are sending big signals about the future of Europe--and the world. 

Join us for an immersive, high-level exploration of the Baltics: a journey through history, security strategy, cyber defense, energy independence, social cohesion, and innovation at the frontier of digital governance.

You must hold an active LAWAC membership in order to participate in the delegation. 

For more details on this delegation and the itinerary and cost, please email lawactravel@windingwaytravel.com.

Highlights:

1. High-Level Security & Geopolitical Briefings on NATO’s Frontline

Delegates will meet with former defense officials, foreign ministry representatives, and leading policy institutions to examine Russia’s military posture, NATO strategy, and the Baltics’ role on the frontlines of European security.

2. Inside a Digital State: Estonia’s Innovation & Cyber Defense Leadership

In Tallinn, participants will explore Estonia’s pioneering digital governance model and its resilience against cyber threats and hybrid warfare, with insights from government officials and top cybersecurity experts.

3. Identity, Integration & Hybrid Warfare in Latvia

Through discussions with policymakers, analysts, and local leaders, delegates will unpack Latvia’s complex internal dynamics—including its Russian-speaking population, national identity challenges, and vulnerability to disinformation and hybrid conflict.

4. On-the-Ground Perspectives from Border Regions

A visit to Daugavpils offers a rare, firsthand look at life in a geopolitically sensitive border region—highlighting economic disruption, local political tensions, and competing narratives about the West and Russia.

5. Energy Security, Soviet Legacy & the Future of Europe in Lithuania

In Lithuania, delegates will examine energy independence, EU integration, and post-Soviet transformation through site visits—including the Ignalina nuclear facility—and conversations with government, think tank, and industry leaders.