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NATO's presence in the Baltic region currently hinges on a tripwire defense strategy, where multinational battalion forces serve as a deterrent against Russian aggression. The challenge with this approach is its reliance on the tripwire concept; should an invasion occur, the initial response may not be swift enough to prevent significant territorial losses. In response, Baltic states are lobbying for more comprehensive NATO support and looking to establish permanent military installations to bolster regional defenses.