Marius Mortsiefer, Author at the Lithuania Tribune

The “Russian Factor” in Germany’s policy towards the Eastern Partnership

January 30, 2018 Marius Mortsiefer 0

In contrast to many of its European neighbours, Germany maintained relatively close relations with Russia for a long time. Some observers even spoke of a German “Russia first” policy during the term of Chancellor Gerhard […]

German approaches on policy towards Russia. Solution lies in Ukraine

January 29, 2018 Marius Mortsiefer 0

So far, the German government repeatedly emerged as one of the main proponents for the extension of sanctions imposed on Russia. However, since no end of Moscow’s support for the separatists in Eastern Ukraine seems […]

Polish and Lithuanian relations at a crossroads: both positive and negative aspects of the new government

November 28, 2020 0

On November 11, neighbouring Poland marked its Independence Day. Just like Lithuania, the neighbouring country reclaimed its independence in 1918, but Polish-Lithuanian relations have varied greatly, Viktorija Rimaitė wrote in lrytas.lt. While it is recognised […]

A look back at The Rīga Conference 2020

November 24, 2020 0

The Rīga Conference 2020 took place on the 12th and 13th of November online and gathered such distinguished personalities as the Secretary-General of NATO, Jens Stoltenberg, the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der […]

Biden’s Middle East

November 19, 2020 0

Josef Robinette Biden Jr. has been elected the next U.S. President. He is definitely not a newcomer to the realm of foreign policy. Biden has not only served as Vice-President in the Obama administration (2009-17) […]

Europe’s eyes are on Lithuania: International AgriFood Forum 2020 is being organized

November 17, 2020 0

Agriculture is approaching the breaking point: the European Green Deal, the reform of the Common Agricultural Policy, the ongoing process of digitalization and the world’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic crisis will fundamentally change the […]

Bruveris. The Conservatives go down the “Farmer” path?

November 17, 2020 0

The Conservatives are like the “Farmers” and the new Seimas is akin to the old, just symmetrically flipped from left to right. This comparison comes to mind when looking at the recently minted Seimas election […]

U.S. Embassy congrats Lithuania on procurement of Blackhawk helicopters!

November 13, 2020 0

Today, Minister of National Defense Raimundas Karoblis and Acting Secretary of Defense Christopher C. Miller are signing a Letter of Offer and Acceptance for Lithuania to procure four UH-60 “Mike” Blackhawk helicopters from the U.S. […]