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Baltic countries

Refers collectively to the Republics of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, three countries in Northeastern Europe that are members of NATO and the European Union.

Sense of Congress

A formal statement or resolution by either the House or Senate, or both, that expresses the opinion or position of Congress on an issue. It does not have the force of law but indicates legislative intent or guidance.

Appropriate congressional committees

Specific committees in the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate responsible for overseeing certain areas of government. In this bill, it refers to the Committees on Foreign Affairs and Armed Services in the House, and Foreign Relations and Armed Services in the Senate.

Deterrence

The act of discouraging an action or event through instilling doubt or fear of the consequences. In a military context, it means preventing an adversary from taking hostile action by threatening effective retaliation.

Hybrid threats

A combination of conventional and unconventional tactics, including disinformation, cyberattacks, economic pressure, and military actions, often used by state and non-state actors to achieve objectives without triggering an overt war.

Force posture

The way a country's military forces are organized, positioned, and equipped in a specific region or globally, reflecting its strategic objectives and readiness to respond to various scenarios.