Baltic-American Security Exchange (BASE) Program information

We invite applications for relevant engagement with U.S. counterparts in a variety of security sectors, both public and private, ranging from diplomacy to defense, border security, trans-national crime, and intelligence. BASE support decisions would normally require that sponsoring ministries, individual participants, and other partners each fund some portion of the cost of program attendance.

Institutionalization of support for junior diplomats and other security professional training

Baltic-American Security Exchange Program

The objective of the Baltic-American Security Exchange (BASE) is to support national security enhancement efforts by the three Baltic states, consistent with the mission of the Baltic-American Freedom Foundation and based on an unwavering commitment by the United States to Baltic security.

Funded projects will facilitate the exchange of critical knowledge and establish useful contacts between Baltic and U.S. security experts and make other tangible contributions in Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania.

Proposals may be initiated by Baltic or U.S. entities, whether private or public, either individually or in collaboration, with project priorities including Baltic-based civil preparedness initiatives, institutionalized support for junior diplomats and other security professional training, and high-visibility Baltic conferences.

For further assistance, please contact: Ilze Doskina Regional Director, Baltic States Baltic-American Freedom Foundation (BAFF) Workland Verde, R. Hirsa Str. 1, Riga, LV-1045, Latvia Email: [email protected]

balticamericanfreedomfoundation.org

“The Baltic-American Security Exchange (BASE) Program addresses a key element of the BAFF Mission of deepening the ties among Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, and the United States based on shared democratic values. Democracies must protect the freedom and security of their people. The BASE supports national security enhancement efforts by the three Baltic states consistent with the BAFF mission, facilitating the exchange of critical knowledge and enhancing contacts between Baltic and U.S. security professionals.”

Amb. Mike Polt, BAFF BASE Committee chair

Baltic and U.S. governmental and public and private sector organizations implementing projects specifically aligned with the respective Baltic states’ national security policy, to include: • Civil defense and crisis preparedness • Strategies for cyber resilience • Energy and telecommunications

Preparedness efforts and support for civil society will benefit a range of situations such as natural disasters or energy supply interruptions, as well as defense-related scenarios.

• Economic resilience in practice, etc. • Independent press

Baltic-based civil preparedness projects

Continued support to major Baltic Security conferences. High-visibility Baltic conferences

APPLICATION DEADLINES: TO APPLY: FEBRUARY 1 I APRIL 1 I JUNE 1 I NOVEMBER 15 DOWNLOAD THE APPLICATION

We invite applications for relevant engagement with U.S. counterparts in a variety of security sectors, both public and private, ranging from diplomacy to defense, border security, trans-national crime, and intelligence. BASE support decisions would normally require that sponsoring ministries, individual participants, and other partners each fund some portion of the cost of program attendance.

Institutionalization of support for junior diplomats and other security professional training

Baltic-American Security Exchange Program

The objective of the Baltic-American Security Exchange (BASE) is to support national security enhancement efforts by the three Baltic states, consistent with the mission of the Baltic-American Freedom Foundation and based on an unwavering commitment by the United States to Baltic security.

Funded projects will facilitate the exchange of critical knowledge and establish useful contacts between Baltic and U.S. security experts and make other tangible contributions in Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania.

Proposals may be initiated by Baltic or U.S. entities, whether private or public, either individually or in collaboration, with project priorities including Baltic-based civil preparedness initiatives, institutionalized support for junior diplomats and other security professional training, and high-visibility Baltic conferences.

For further assistance, please contact: Ilze Doskina Regional Director, Baltic States Baltic-American Freedom Foundation (BAFF) Workland Verde, R. Hirsa Str. 1, Riga, LV-1045, Latvia Email: [email protected]

balticamericanfreedomfoundation.org

“The Baltic-American Security Exchange (BASE) Program addresses a key element of the BAFF Mission of deepening the ties among Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, and the United States based on shared democratic values. Democracies must protect the freedom and security of their people. The BASE supports national security enhancement efforts by the three Baltic states consistent with the BAFF mission, facilitating the exchange of critical knowledge and enhancing contacts between Baltic and U.S. security professionals.”

Amb. Mike Polt, BAFF BASE Committee chair

Baltic and U.S. governmental and public and private sector organizations implementing projects specifically aligned with the respective Baltic states’ national security policy, to include: • Civil defense and crisis preparedness • Strategies for cyber resilience • Energy and telecommunications

Preparedness efforts and support for civil society will benefit a range of situations such as natural disasters or energy supply interruptions, as well as defense-related scenarios.

• Economic resilience in practice, etc. • Independent press

Baltic-based civil preparedness projects

Continued support to major Baltic Security conferences. High-visibility Baltic conferences

APPLICATION DEADLINES: TO APPLY: FEBRUARY 1 I APRIL 1 I JUNE 1 I NOVEMBER 15 DOWNLOAD THE APPLICATION

Saatja: Ilze Doskina <[email protected]>

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Adressaat: Ilze Doskina <[email protected]>

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Dear Partner,

Continuing a longstanding American commitment to the Baltic region, the Baltic-American

Freedom Foundation (BAFF) mission is to deepen the ties between and among Estonia, Latvia,

Lithuania, and the United States through programs of education and exchange centering on

economic growth and democratic values.

Particularly would like to highlight Baltic-American Security Exchange program (BASE)

with the application deadline approaching – February 1st, 2025. The objective of the Security

Exchange is to support national security enhancement efforts by the three Baltic states consistent

with the mission of the Baltic American Freedom Foundation and based on an unwavering

commitment by the United States of America to Baltic security.

Funded program projects will facilitate the exchange of critical knowledge and establish useful

contacts between Baltic and U.S. security experts and make other tangible contributions in Estonia,

Latvia, and Lithuania aimed at advancing resilient and stable societies, designed to address

appropriate national security concerns.

More on BAFF and our programs you may find here. If interested in BASE program, detailed

information on our website, attached document or contacts below.

Sincerely yours,

Ilze Doskina

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