The Rise of Right-Wing Populists in Estonia
Since joining the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and the European Union (EU) in 2004, Estonia has been an...
A Nation Must Think Before it Acts
The Rise of Right-Wing Populists in Estonia
A nation must think before it acts.
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Latvia’s ‘Harmony’ in Jeopardy
On April 4, shortly before midnight, the Latvian government announced its decision to remove Nils Ušakovs, the longtime mayor...
Lithuania’s Presidential Election: Same Policy Wine in New Bottles?
In the Baltics, the first half of 2019 is election time: for Estonia, it’s a new parliament, for Latvia...
New Baltic Defense Discussions and Beyond at Vilnius Security Forum
On March 20-22, 2019, a new annual Baltic security conference was inaugurated: the Vilnius Security Forum. It joined the...
Latvia’s Balancing Act: The Birth of a Pushmi-pullyu Government
On October 6, 2018, Latvians voted in parliamentary elections, and the stakes were high as both a pro-Russia shift...
(De)friending in the Baltics: Lessons from Facebook’s Sputnik Crackdown
On January 17, Facebook shut down more than 350 pages and accounts linked to Russian state-owned media company, Rossiya...
Latvia’s Elections: The View From Afar
After the votes were tallied in Latvia’s October 6 parliamentary election, foreign news media headlines exclaimed that pro-Russia party...
Discussing NATO’s 70th Anniversary in Tallinn and its Future in Riga
Every autumn, the Baltics host two significant conferences on defense and security: the Annual Baltic Conference on Defence (ABCD)...
Breaking the Glass Ceiling in Latvia: Slow Progress for Women in 100 Years of Latvian Suffrage
This year marks the centenary for women’s suffrage in Latvia, but this milestone is not included in most celebrations...
Why Latvian Elections Matter for Europe
On October 6, Latvians will elect a new parliament, and the results of these elections will have consequences beyond...