Independence of the Baltic States: A Historical Perspective on Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania

The Baltic States—Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania—gained independence from the Soviet Union in the early 1990s, a historic event rooted in a long and complex struggle for sovereignty. This paper aims to explore the historical context of their independence, examining the socio-political dynamics that shaped their paths to self-determination and the implications of their newfound autonomy for regional stability and identity. The qu