Who Will be the Next President of Latvia?
On May 31, 2023, the parliament of Latvia will attempt to elect Latvia’s next president. The presidential race that...
A Nation Must Think Before it Acts
Who Will be the Next President of Latvia?
A nation must think before it acts.
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Amendments in Immigration Law: What Awaits Russian Citizens Living in Latvia
Does Latvia intend to expel Russian citizens who currently live in Latvia but do not speak Latvian? What do...
Seven Lessons from Latvia a Year After Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine
A year has passed since Russia escalated its war against Ukraine to a full-scale invasion. When writing about the...
Why Did Latvia Ban Dozhd? Imperial Legacies and National Debates
On Dec. 1, Aleksey Korostelyov, the host of Russian opposition TV channel Dozhd (TV Rain) broadcasting from the Latvian...
The Baltics Predicted the Suspension of the Ukraine Grain Deal — and Contributed to its Resumption
The Ukraine grain deal, formally known as the Black Sea Grain Initiative, is a joint agreement by Russia, Ukraine,...
The Short, (Un)happy Life of Development/For! – What It Can Teach Liberalism Europe-wide
Among the numerous casualties of the 2022 Latvian elections was the liberal upstart Development/For! (Attīstībai/Par!) electoral alliance. It entered...
New Unity’s New Partners: Coalition Building After Latvia’s 2022 Elections
On Oct. 1, Latvia elected its 14th parliament since 1922. The winner of the elections is the center-right New...
Latvian Elections: Visions of a Fractured Saeima
Explore our guide to Latvian Parliamentary Party Platforms The 19 parties campaigning in the October 1 Latvian Saeima (parliament)...
Latvian Parliamentary Elections: Party Platform Guide
Latvia will hold parliamentary elections on October 1 to elect the members of 14th Saeima. Citizens are represented by...
Good and Bad Neighbors: Perceptions in Latvian Society
Enmity and amity between countries is primarily defined by state institutions. Perceptions of societies in this regard are more...