The Latvian Defence Policy of Military Areas in Borderlands

Abstract

Planning of military areas by Latvian defence policy is performed, in order to ensure purposeful development of the national
defence abilities of Latvia, both on a national level, and within the framework of collective defence. The defence system of Latvia is being
developed in accordance with the geopolitical situation of Latvia, available resources and the military abilities to be applied within the
framework of collective security. Latvian defence policy for planning of military areas un borderlands is made by three stages or
perspectives. 1) Land use sustainable development - support local planning and economic development objectives. Related with local
authorities. 2) Environmental protection – create development and implementation of the global sustainable development strategy
“Agenda 21” and the local strategy “Baltic Agenda 21”, Latvia has demonstrated its position regarding environmental protection. This
statement is involve from NATO global policy about military area restructuring. 3) Cultural – military heritage perspective. That means of
protection policy of historical military buildings. It is type how to protect historical property that has relevance and importance in ilustrating
the historical context.