All at sea?

This paper explores the potential for UK-German security cooperation in the Nordic-Baltic region, a strategically vital area for both countries that remains under pressure from Russian influence. As competition in the region persists, particularly in the Baltic Sea, which is far from a peaceful 'NATO lake,' both the UK and Germany are already engaged in strengthening regional security. The UK plays a key role through its leadership in the Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) and NATO deployments in Estonia, while Germany enhances its land and maritime presence, notably with a brigade stationed in Lithuania and the Baltic Maritime Component Command.