Though small in geographical terms, Lithuania has emerged as one of the most devoted NATO members, spending over 5% of its GDP on defence. Bordering Poland, it is also one of Warsaw’s closest allies, cooperating closely on border security, joint exercises, and weapons procurement. In a conversation with Tomas Godliauskas, Deputy Minister of National Defence of Lithuania , dr Aleksander Olech talks about the recent developments in the Lithuanian military, including its whole-of-society approach,