Is the Baltic Sea becoming Europe’s new frontline? | Between the Lines
In this episode, Urszula Gacek talks with Dr. Łukasz Wyszyński, Head of the Institute of International Affairs at the Naval Academy in Gdynia, about the strategic importance of the Baltic Sea for Poland, the rapid development of offshore wind energy, and the growing need to protect critical infrastructure on the seabed.
They discuss the strategic importance of the Baltic Sea for Poland, the rapid development of offshore wind energy, and the growing need to protect critical infrastructure on the seabed. The discussion reveals how security, energy, and geopolitics are increasingly interconnected in the region.
Particular attention is given to the proximity of Russia’s Kaliningrad exclave and its implications for Poland’s security environment, including risks, vulnerabilities, and potential strategic advantages.
Between the Lines is a new interview series hosted by Urszula Gacek featuring in-depth conversations with leaders, thinkers, activists, and authors. The focus is on context, continuity, and what is often left unsaid in public debate.
Chapters:
00:00 – Intro
00:16 – The strategic importance of the Baltic Sea for Poland
01:05 – Imports and exports through Polish seaports
02:15 – Diversification of energy sources in Poland
03:36 – The importance of the Baltic Sea region for Poland’s partners
04:43 – Hidden infrastructure on the seabed of the Baltic Sea
06:37 – How to protect underwater infrastructure
09:41 – NATO’s role in protecting critical Baltic infrastructure
12:15 – Cooperation among Baltic states to counter Russia
18:18 – How to safeguard against sabotage in the Baltic region
20:33 – The impact of the war in the Middle East on Baltic states
21:51 – Global warming and new maritime routes
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