
Lithuania's preparations for a potential Russian invasion are examined, highlighting the nation's historical trauma and current anxieties. The podcast explores Lithuania's "total defense" doctrine, which aims to involve every citizen in resistance, and the civil resistance training courses. It also addresses the societal divisions emerging from the perceived threat, such as debates over military spending and the construction of a new training ground, and how Russian disinformation amplifies these tensions. The discussion features interviews with riflemen, civil defense organizers, and residents, revealing a nation grappling with its identity between a warrior spirit and a desire for peace, as it prepares for an uncertain future.
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