The book offers several articles that reflect on topical security issues of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. Authors from Latvia […]
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“Post-2020 Belarus: Security and Defence Implications for the Baltic States, Poland, and NATO”, Māris Andžāns, Evija Djatkoviča, and Andris Sprūds (LIIA, Latvia)
This publication assesses implications of the post-2020 Belarus for Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, and Poland, as well as for the North […]
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“Critical infrastructure in the Baltic states and Norway: strategies and practices of protection and communication”, Māris Andžāns, Andris Sprūds, and Ulf Sverdrup (LIIA, Latvia)
The book takes on the examination of the issue of critical infrastructure in Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Norway. It explores […]
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WATCH: European Solidarity in Action | #EuropeChats Episode 8
In this special episode of EuropeChats, we are joined by Prof. Michael Kaeding. Michael is Jean Monnet Chair ad personam […]
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“NATO’s Outlook Towards 2030 and Beyond”, November 30 (LIIA, Latvia)
The Latvian Institute of International Affairs in co-operation with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Latvia and […]
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Riga Security Forum 2021 Podcast Sessions (LIIA, Latvia)
As the world is changing, the LIIA is also adopting new methods to keep the security debate alive. And alongside […]
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“Media Narratives on Russia in the Context of Post-Maidan Ukraine”, Vineta Kleinberga and Elizabete Vizgunova (LIIA, Latvia)
Associate researchers of the Latvian Institute of International Affairs: Vineta Kleinberga and Elizabete Vizgunova recently published their article: “Media Narratives […]
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Conference: “Challenged and Changing Political Leadership in West-Russian Relations”, November 1 (LIIA, Latvia)
Riga Dialogue is a two staged conference, first a high-level closed-door international conference in cooperation with European Leadership Network, the […]
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“Mistakes, misunderstandings and miscalculation: Reducing the risk of NATO/Russia military incidents and escalation”, ELN-LIIA round table report (LIIA, Latvia)
Ahead of the NATO and Biden-Putin Summits, the European Leadership Network (ELN) and Latvian Institute of International Affairs (LIIA) convened […]
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“Legal and practical challenges to the fulfilment of fundamental rights in Muslim majority states”, Vasyl Lazumirskyy (LIIA, Latvia)
Vasyl Lazumirskyy discusses the significance of sharia in the Islamic legal system and its effect on the rights of people […]
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Towards #NATO2030: Latvia’s Challenges and Interests (LIIA, Latvia)
On May 11, the Latvian Institute of International Affairs held an online discussion with the aim of raising awareness of […]
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Presentation and Discussion: “Baltic and Nordic Responses to the 2020 Post-Election Crisis in Belarus”, April 8 (LIIA, Latvia)
On April 8, 2021, in cooperation with the Nordic Council of Ministers’ Office in Latvia, the Latvian Institute of International […]
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New Video: “100 Seconds in Foreign Policy Focus: NATO-US relations and international security issues” (LIIA, Latvia)
Imants Lieģis, Latvian Institute of International Affairs Senior Researcher, former Ambassador of the Republic of Latvia to France, the Benelux […]
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New Video: “100 seconds in foreign policy focus: Russia’s armed forces at Ukraine’s borders: what does it mean?” (LIIA, Latvia)
Russia is concentrating its armed forces on Ukraine’s borders. Māris Andžāns, a senior researcher at the Latvian Institute of Foreign […]
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New Video: “100 Seconds in Foreign Policy Focus: The heavy vaccination process in Europe and Latvia” (LIIA, Latvia)
The course of the heavy vaccination process in Europe and Latvia is commented on by Vineta Kleinberga, a researcher from […]
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“The politics of differentiated integration: what do governments want? Country report – Latvia”, Kārlis Bukovskis, Aleksandra Palkova and Ieva Vārna (LIIA, Latvia)
The research investigates the salience and position of the Latvian government and the parliament on the differentiated integration (DI) of […]
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Online Event held: “Baltic EU Conversations 2021: Is Europe Getting Better?” March 12 (LIIA, Latvia)
On 12 March 2021, the Latvian Institute of International Affairs (LIIA), in cooperation with the European Commission’s Representation in Latvia […]
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“Baltic and Nordic Responses to the 2020 Post-Election Crisis in Belarus”, Andris Sprūds, Māris Andžāns and Evija Djatkoviča (LIIA, Latvia)
The 2020 Belarus’ post-election crisis took the international community by surprise. A half-year has passed since the first of the […]
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“Crises as the Destiny of the European Union”, Kārlis Bukovskis and Andris Sprūds (LIIA, Latvia)
The book “Crises as the Destiny of the European Union” analyzes the development of the European Union and Latvia-EU relations […]
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Online Conversation: “Small Democracies in the (Post) Pandemic World: A Perspective from Estonia with H.E. Kersti Kaljulaid”, March 3 (LIIA, Latvia)
It’s a great privilege to bring to your attention a high-level conversation with H.E. Kersti Kaljulaid, President of the Republic […]
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Online Event: Talk Series- “New US Administration: Perspectives for the Baltic Region”, March 2-9 (LIIA, Latvia)
“New US Administration: Perspectives for the Baltic Region” talk series aims to provide a platform for a thought-provoking discussion on […]
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“Latvian Foreign and Security Policy Yearbook 2021”, Andris Spruds Sintija Broka (LIIA, Latvia)
The Latvian Foreign and Security Policy Yearbook 2021 aims to examine and evaluate various spheres of Latvia’s foreign and security […]
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Conference: “Latvian Foreign and Security Policy Yearbook 2021”, 22 January (LIIA, Latvia)
On January 22, the LIIA held the annual presentation of the “Latvian Foreign and Security Policy Yearbook 2021”. The video […]
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Conference: “The EU-Japan Connectivity in Today’s International Context: Japan’s Strategic Thinking: Europe, US, and Indo-Pacific”, 18 February (LIIA, Latvia)
The Latvian Institute of International Affairs, in cooperation with the Embassy of Japan in Latvia, invites you to the talk […]
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Conference: “Baltic EU Conversations 2021: Is Europe Getting Better?”, March 12 (LIIA, Latvia)
On 12 March 2021, the Latvian Institute of International Affairs (LIIA), in cooperation with the European Commission’s Representation in Latvia […]
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2020 Global Go to Think-Tank Index: TEPSA once again confirmed as one of the leading think-tank networks in the world
Retaining its position from last year, TEPSA ranks among the 10 best think tank networks in the world in the […]
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“Transatlantic Futures: Towards #NATO2030”, Edited by Andris Sprūds and Mārtiņš Vargulis (LIIA, Latvia)
The publication “Transatlantic Futures: Towards #NATO2030” offers a collection of articles that reflect on the topical security issues of the […]
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Book presentation: “Towards #NATO2030: The Regional Perspective of the Baltic States and Poland”, 15 December 2020 (LIIA, Latvia)
In order to contribute to the discussion of the #NATO2030 reflection process, LIIA has coordinated and edited the publication: “Towards […]
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Riga Security Forum 2020: Podcast sessions (LIIA, Latvia)
Building on the experience of successfully completed “Riga Security Forum 2019” in 2020, LIIA is moving forward to continue to […]
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“EU Member States’ approaches to external crisis management”, Māris Andžāns (LIIA, Latvia)
A whole-of-government approach (WGA) to dealing with external conflicts and crises has not been defined as a specific objective in […]
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“Prevailing Themes in Disinformation, Misinformation, and Conspiracy Theories during the COVID-19: Latvian Case Analysis”, Aleksandra Palkova and Artūrs Bikovs (LIIA, Latvia)
The main aim of this publication is to identify the prevailing themes of disinformation, misinformation, and conspiracy theories in Latvia […]
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Public discussion: “Critical Infrastructure in the Baltic States and Norway” (LIIA, Latvia)
On 27 August 2020 the Latvian Institute of International Affairs within the project “Critical Infrastructure Protection and Communication: The case […]
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“The “Riga Dialogue 2020″ conference” (LIIA, Latvia)
On September 10, 2020, the Latvian Institute of International Affairs, in cooperation with the Nuclear Threat Initiative, European Leadership Network, […]
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The Gender Dimension of COVID-19: Diplomacy in Times of Crisis and Crisis Management (LIIA, Latvia)
The discussion “The Gender Dimension of COVID-19: Diplomacy in Times of Crisis and Crisis Management” is the first in a […]
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“The Centenary of Latvia’s Foreign Affairs: Global Thought and Latvia”, Andris Sprūds, Valters Ščerbinskis and Kārlis Bukovskis (LIIA, Latvia)
“The Centenary of Latvia’s Foreign Affairs: Global Thought and Latvia” continues a series of publications on ideas, activities and personalities, […]
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“Latvian Foreign and Security Policy Yearbook 2020”, Andris Spruds and Sintija Broka (LIIA, Latvia)
The Latvian Foreign and Security Policy Yearbook 2020 aims to contribute to the understanding of Latvia’s foreign and security policy […]
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“Empty Shell No More: China’s Growing Footprint in Central and Eastern Europe”, Una Aleksandra Bērziņa-Čerenkova (LIIA, Latvia)
Ten experts from Czechia, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Serbia, Slovenia, Slovakia and Romania covered the most important developments in […]
Read moreInternational conference: “Baltic EU Conversations 2020: Reinventing Europe?” (LIIA, Latvia)
On 3 April 2020 at the Parliament of the Republic of Latvia, Jēkaba Street 6/8, the Latvian Institute of International […]
Read moreLivestreamed conference “Baltic EU Conversations 2019: Awaiting Political Change” (LIIA, Latvia)
Livestreamed conference: “Baltic EU Conversations 2019: Awaiting Political Change” When? 5 April 2019 Where? Parliament of the Republic of Latvia, Jēkaba Street […]
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“Latvian Foreign and Security Policy Yearbook”, Andris Sprūds, Elizabete Vizgunova, Sintija Broka (LIIA, Latvia)
Editors: Andris Sprūds, Elizabete Vizgunova, Sintija Broka, Latvian Foreign and Security Policy Yearbook, January 2019 The Latvian Foreign and Security […]
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“Perceptions of Germany in the Security of the Baltic Sea Region”, Andris Sprūds, Elizabete Vizgunova (LIIA, Latvia)
Editors: Andris Sprūds, Elizabete Vizgunova, Perceptions of Germany in the Security of the Baltic Sea Region, October 2018 The book […]
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“The Centenary of Latvia’s Foreign Affairs: Scenarios for the Future”, Andris Sprūds, Valters Ščerbinskis, Kārlis Bukovskis (LIIA, Latvia)
Editors: Andris Sprūds, Valters Ščerbinskis, Kārlis Bukovskis, The Centenary of Latvia’s Foreign Affairs: Scenarios for the Future, November 2018 The […]
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Conference “Baltic EU Conversations 2019: Awaiting Political Change”, 5 April 2019 (LIIA, Latvia)
Conference: “Baltic EU Conversations 2019: Awaiting Political Change”, When? 5 April 2019 Where? Parliament of the Republic of Latvia, Jēkaba […]
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#WeAreNATO: Explaining and debating NATO (LIIA, Latvia)
#WeAreNATO: Explaining and debating NATO This project is being developed under the #WeAreNato communication campaign and will be carried out […]
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#EUProtects – Promoting the Role of the Society and the Individual in the EU (LIIA, Latvia)
#EUProtects – Promoting the Role of the Society and the Individual in the EU Within the informative campaign of the […]
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Global Go to Think Tank Index Report 2018 (LIIA, Latvia)
Global Go to Think Tank Index Report 2018 The Think Tank and Civil Societies Program (TTCSP) of the Lauder Institute […]
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TEPSA-LIIA Public Discussion “Latvia in the United States of Europe?”, Ogre (Latvia), 14 September 2018
What do the parties, taking part in the 13th elections of the Saeima on October 6, 2018 think of the […]
Read moreConference “Between NATO Summits in Brussels – Status of Enhanced Forward Presence and Emerging Threats”
15 June 2018, Riga, Latvia The conference will provide a high level and a high profile public assessment of the […]
Read moreHigh-level round-table debate “Riga Dialogue 2018: The New Normal in the Euro-Atlantic Security Order”
22 – 23 May 2018, Riga, Latvia The annual “Riga Dialogue” is LIIA’s biggest event of the year, organised in […]
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“Societal Security in Baltic Sea Region: Expertise Mapping and Raising Policy Relevance”, Andris Sprūds, Boris Kuznetsov, Mika Aaltola eds. (LIIA, Latvia)
The book “Societal Security in Baltic Sea Region: Expertise Mapping and Raising Policy Relevance”, edited by Andris Sprūds, Boris Kuznetsov […]
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Public event “Baltic EU Conversations 2018: Is Europe Back”
The high-level international conference “Baltic-EU Conversations 2018: is Europe back?” is the biggest annual event of the Latvian Institute of […]
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1st Networking Conference and Review Workshop of the Project “Strengthening and Energizing EU-Central Asia Relations” (SEnECA)
The Latvian Institute of International Affairs is hosting the 1st Networking Conference and Review Workshop of the SEnECA consortium. The […]
Read morePublic event “Baltic EU Conversations 2018: Is Europe Back”
23 March 2018, Riga, Latvia The high-level international conference “Baltic-EU Conversations 2018: is Europe back?” is the biggest annual event […]
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Presentation of the report “Foreign Policy Audit: Latvia-Ukraine” by Kateryna Zarembo and Elizabete Vizgunova
28 March 2018, Lviv, Ukraine The Latvian Institute of International Affairs, in cooperation with the New Europe Centre in Ukraine, […]
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Latvian Foreign and Security Policy Yearbook 2018, Andris Sprūds & Ilvija Bruģe eds. (LIIA, Latvia)
The Latvian Foreign and Security Policy Yearbook 2018 aims to contribute to the understanding of Latvia’s foreign and security policy […]
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Presentation of the book “The Centenary of Latvia. Deeds and personalities”, (LIIA, Latvia)
The traveling presentation of the book “The Centenary of Latvia’s Foreign Affairs: Deeds and Personalities” edited by Andris Sprūds, […]
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Presentation of the book “The Latvian Foreign and Security Policy. Yearbook 2018”, (LIIA, Latvia)
15.00-16.30, 10 January 2017. Riga, Latvia The Latvian Institute of International Affairs continues to assess Latvian foreign and security policy, […]
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Public discussion “Securing Democracy 2018: Strategic Communication Challenges in Latvia”, 12 December 2017 (LIIA, Latvia)
15.00-16.30, 12 December 2017. Birojnīca, Dzirnavu street 84 k-2, Riga The Latvian Institute of International Affairs, with the support of […]
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Euroscepticism in the Baltic States: Uncovering Issues, People and Stereotypes, Kārlis Bukovskis, Aldis Austers eds. (LIIA, Latvia)
The book explores the neglected issue of Euroscepticism in the Baltic societies. The book consists of a collection of articles […]
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Security in the Baltic Sea Region: Realities and Prospects, Andris Sprūds, Māris Andžāns eds. (LIIA, Latvia)
in Riga Conference Papers 2017, September 2017 The Riga Conference Papers 2017 offers a collection of articles reflecting the realities and […]
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Public discussion “Threats in the Latvian media environment and their impact on society”, 14 December 2017
More information will follow soon. Follow the news on the Institute’s webpage.
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Presentation of the book “The Centenary of Latvia. Events and personalities”
17 November 2017, Riga, Latvia The book “The Centenary of Latvia’s Foreign Affairs: Events and Personalities” by Andris Sprūds, Valters […]
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Public discussion “What future for the European Defense and Security?”
13 November 2017, EU House, Aspazijas Blvd 28, Riga, Latvia The two-panel event will address, in the first part of […]
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Seminar “Joint Membership of Italy and the Netherlands in the United Nations Security Council: Opportunities for the EU and Lessons for Latvia”
26 October 2017, EU House, Aspazijas Blvd 28, Riga, Latvia The seminar aims to discuss the lessons for the EU […]
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Presentation of the Report “Adriatic-Baltic-Black Sea. Visions of Cooperation”
16 October 2017, EU House, Aspazijas Blvd 28, Riga, Latvia The Three Seas Initiative is a project aimed at promoting […]
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The Latvian Institute of International Affairs has a new member of staff
Elizabete Vizgunova is currently a researcher at the Latvian Institute of International Affairs. She’s a holder of an MA European […]
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Publication and public discussion: “The Centenary of Latvia’s Foreign Affairs: Decision” (LIIA)
The Latvian Institute of International Affairs is about to organize a list of very interesting and useful events. More details […]
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Publication and discussion “Euroscepticism in Small EU Member States Vol. 2”, 5 October 2017 (LIIA)
The book explores the neglected issue of Euroscepticism in the Baltic societies. The book consists of a collection of articles […]
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Riga Dialogue Afterthoughts 2017: Transforming Euro-Atlantic Security Landscapes, Andris Sprūds ed. (LIIA, Latvia)
The publication is a follow-up to the fourth annual Riga Dialogue conference that endeavours to reflect the recognisable diversity of […]
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Digital Infantry Battlefield Solution. Concept of Operations. Part Two, Uģis Romanovs, Māris Andžāns eds. (LIIA, Latvia)
The book consists of a collection of opinions by authors from different countries and diverse research backgrounds, building on the […]
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The Role of Iran and the United States of America in Geopolitics of Central Asia, Guli Yuldasheva, Andris Spruds and Diana Potjomkina (LIIA, Latvia)
This monograph by Dr. Guli Yuldasheva offers a fresh, detailed overview of geopolitical and geoeconomic (energy and transport-transit corridors) processes […]
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The EU level effects of national elections in the Netherlands and France, Aldis Austers (LIIA, Latvia)
The Netherlands and France, despite their affluence and long-standing democratic traditions, are experiencing a major political shift which manifests in […]
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Latvian Foreign and Security Policy. Yearbook 2017, Andris Spruds, Ilvija Bruge, Karlis Bukovskis (LIIA, Latvia)
The Latvian Institute of International Affairs (LIIA) continues to assess Latvian foreign and security policy, inform society and provide recommendations […]
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The Latvian Institute of International Affairs celebrates its 25th anniversary
The Latvian Institute of International Affairs (LIIA) was established in May 1992 in Riga as a non-profit foundation charged with […]
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Regional discussion: “LAMPA”, 30 June 2017 (LIIA, Latvia)
Regional discussion: “LAMPA” 30 June 2017 – 1 July 2017, Cesis
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From Warsaw to Brussels: NATO’s Deterrence in the Baltic Sea Region and the Broader Transatlantic Context, 16 June 2017 (LIIA, Latvia)
Public discussion “From Warsaw to Brussels: NATO’s Deterrence in the Baltic Sea Region and the Broader Transatlantic Context”, 16 June […]
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Latvian Foreign and Security Policy, Yearbook 2017, Andris Spruds, Ilvija Bruge and Karlis Bukovskis (eds.) (LIIA, Latvia)
The Latvian Institute of International Affairs (LIIA) continues to assess Latvian foreign and security policy, inform society and provide recommendations […]
Read moreInternational conference – 60 Years of the European Project – LIVE
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Read morePast events at the Latvian Institute of International Affairs
Presentation of the “Latvian Foreign and Security Policy Yearbook 2017”, January 18, Altum Conference Hall, Doma Laukums 4 The Latvian […]
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Public event: 60 Years of the European Project: Make Europe Great Again! Riga, 3 April 2017 Venue: Saeima (the Parliament […]
Read moreNews from the Latvian Institute of International Affairs
During the latest month, LIIA team was working on several kinds of different projects, mainly presentation of the “Latvian […]
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Euroscepticism in Small EU Member States, Karlis Bukovskis (Ed.) (LIIA, Latvia)
The book “Euroscepticism in Small EU Member States” is an effort by an international team of analysts to address the […]
Read morePast events at Latvian Institute of International Affairs, Autumn 2016
Public discussion: “Eastern Partnership One Year After Riga: Where Next? Insights from Latvia, Georgia, Moldova, and Ukraine”, September 21, Riga […]
Read moreLaunch of the Latvian Foreign and Security Policy Yearbook 2017, Latvian Institute of International Affairs
The “Latvian Foreign and Security Policy Yearbook 2017” will be presented on 18.01.2017, (the venue will be announced later). […]
Read moreNews from the Latvian Institute of International Affairs
During the last month, LIIA team was working on several kinds of different projects, including presentation of our newest publications. […]
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Coping with Complexity in the Euro-Atlantic Community and Beyond: Rīga Conference Papers 2016, Andris Sprūds, Diāna Potjomkina (Eds.) (LIIA, Latvia)
This Riga Conference companion volume offers reflections on the complex developments and future of the broader Trans-Atlantic area. It focuses […]
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Latvia’s Foreign Policy Centenary: Ideas and Personalities, Diāna Potjomkina, Andris Sprūds, Valters Ščerbinskis (Eds.) (LIIA, Latvia)
The upcoming centennial of Latvia’s statehood provides an important occasion to reflect on the country’s international achievements and offer a […]
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The Baltic Sea Region: Hard and Soft Security Reconsidered, Māris Andžāns, Ilvija Bruģe (Eds.) (LIIA, Latvia)
The Baltic Sea region has experienced profound alterations since the Cold War, and the region’s course of evolution is likely […]
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Digital Infantry Battlefield Solution: Introduction to Ground Robotics, Māris Andžāns & Uģis Romanovs (LIIA, Latvia)
The book consists of collection of opinions by various authors from different countries and diverse research backgrounds to provide a […]
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Afterthoughts: Riga 2016 International Forum of China and Central and Eastern European Countries, Māris Andžāns (Ed.) (LIIA, Latvia)
The publication provides a review of the think tanks International Forum of China and Central and Eastern European Countries held […]
Read moreENURC project: Joint publication from TEPSA, the Latvian Institute of International Affairs and the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung
“Dilemmas of Europeanisation: Political Choices and Economic Transformations in the Eastern Partnership Countries”, Ed. by Aldis Austers, Ilvija Bruge, Andris […]
Read moreRecent publications from Latvian Institute of International Affairs – Summer 2016
Ed. by Andris Spruds, Diana Potjomkina. – Riga: Latvian Institute of International Affairs, 2016 “Latvia and the United States: Revisiting […]
Read morePast events at the Latvian Institute of International Affairs (LIIA) – Summer 2016
Public lecture by Dr. Daniel Hamilton: “The State of Transatlantic Relations and the Possible Impact of US Presidential Elections”, September […]
Read moreUpcoming events at the Latvian Institute of International Affairs (LIIA)
Presentation of newest publication: “Euroscepticism”, October 7, Astor Riga Hotel, Zigfrīda Annas Meierovica bulv.10, Riga, Latvia. Regional discussion with members […]
Read morePresentation “ Riga Dialogues Afterthoughts”, 14 September 2016, Latvian Institute of International Affairs (LIIA)
14 September 14, 11:00 Hotel Bergs (Elizabetes iela 83/85) Presentation of the Riga Dialogues Afterthoughts, a collection of articles published as […]
Read morePast events at the Latvian Institute of International Affairs (LIIA) – Spring/summer 2016
“Nordic-Baltic Cooperation. A Region in Transition” 25 May 2016 In the event, organized on the occasion of the 25th anniversary […]
Read moreRecent publications from the Latvian Institute of International Affairs (LIIA) – Spring 2016
Gunta Pastore, Leadership through the European Union Council Presidency: Latvia and Central Asia – Riga: Latvian Institute of International Affairs, 2016. – […]
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High-level International Conference on the EU Global Strategy and Central Asia 1 April, 2016, Riga On April 1, the […]
Read morePast events at the Latvian Institute of International Affairs (LIIA) – Winter 2015/16
International High Level Conference “The European Union: Imprint of the Latvian Presidency” 15 February, 2016 On 15 February an international […]
Read moreLatest publications from the Latvian Institute of International Affairs (LIIA)
Diāna Potjomkina, A More Geopolitical Eastern Partnership: U-Turn or “The Lady’s Not For Turning”? – Riga: Latvian Institute of International Affairs, […]
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