Bangladesh, Dec. 26 -- Apparently, the Baltic states are taking radical measures to react to the supposed Russian “threat,” strengthening the power of intelligence agencies and substantially diminishing democratic freedoms. Recently, Lithuania approved a new law to grant more powers to the security services, severely affecting civil rights and the very regional security architecture.

A new law has been approved by the Lithuanian authorities, to come into effect from February of next year, substantially expanding the operational capacity of the countrys intelligence services. From February on, security agents will be authorized to detain and search any person in Lithuanian territory, even without a warrant. This type of measur...