Central/Eastern Europe
It’s still same Russia
Be it Putin, Stalin or a tsar, Russia repeats its crimes and lies. That is why Moscow’s imperialism must end forever – on the occasion of the Victory in Europe write Members of the European […]
Opinion
HISTORY
G. Landsbergis: Why don’t we learn our lessons?
The capitulation of the Nazi regime in Rheims, France and Berlin, Germany, on the 7th and 8th of May, in 1945 is considered the Victory Day all over the free world. It really commemorates a […]
Central/Eastern Europe
The purpose of our war
I keep saying that this is our war, not just Ukraine’s. It is the war of the entire democratic Western world against the restoration of the Evil Empire. If it is the war of the […]
Central/Eastern Europe
The Russian Liberal Bias
Do not expect grassroots change to happen in Russia. A popular phrase spoken only half-jokingly by the residents of Moscow goes like this, “Moscow ends, and Russia begins at the Sadovoye Koltso”. Sadovoye Koltso, or […]
Opinion
Juknevičienė. The Kremlin has gone back to the plan of testing the West
Recently, our political family, the European People’s Party, held an assembly. I was invited to give a presentation on Russia and Ukraine, in which I gave my assessment. What is happening today on the eastern […]
Opinion
China is destroying its own international commitment to “one country, two systems”
MEP Andrius Kubilius, discussing in the plenary session of the European Parliament the debate on China’s actions in destroying Hong Kong’s democracy, stressed that China is destroying its own international “one country, two systems” commitments. […]
Defence
Why NATO matters, right now!
Most Europeans are familiar with the NATO defensive alliance. The North Atlantic Treaty Organization was founded in 1948 to protect Western Europe from an attack by the Soviet Union. In reality, it was designed to […]
Foreign affairs
Vytautas Sinica. The dead-end of a “values-based” foreign policy
The news that Lithuania would continue to receive Belarussian exports of potassium fertiliser, after actively campaigning for sanctions against the regime in Belarus, rapidly became a scandal. The experts are appalled, the transit companies are […]
Opinion
How to protect the future of democracy? 10 action points
On 9-10 December 2021, the international community of world democracies will discuss the future of democracy at the special Summit of Democracies convened for this occasion by U.S. President Biden. This article uses the opportunity […]
Defence
Ammunition production in Lithuania: time for investments!
Lithuanian government owns the Giraitė Armament Factory (GAF) that would face few mid and long-term challenges despite current profitability. The article details the challenges and proposes ways to deal with them. The Giraitė Armament Factory […]
Lithuania
Laurinkus. The anti-vaxxer movement should be equated to a national security threat
The anti-vaxxer movement should be equated to a national security threat. The object of security would be the people’s health, regardless of their race and nationality. The exceptionally protected segment would be students who are […]
Economy
The current situation of Lithuanian manufacturing is assessed better than future prospects. Why?
A few years ago, Continental and Hella established production sites in Lithuania. Some months ago, Yazaki announced the closure of the plant in Lithuania. It is worth looking more closely at what determines the decisions […]
Central/Eastern Europe
Ramūnas Vilpišauskas. Will stricter Western sanctions push Belarus toward Russia?
With the EU considering another sanctions package against Belarusian officials and organisations, the concern is rising that they could further strengthen Russia’s influence on Belarus. This risk exists, but it shouldn’t become a reason for […]
Economy
Is bankruptcy looming after the pandemic? Advice from a lawyer for a company manager
Although statistics show fewer bankruptcies, this is only a temporary phenomenon due to changes in the regulation of insolvency of legal persons. The number of bankruptcies after a pandemic should increase, as not all companies […]
European Union
Vytautas Sinica. What kind of European Union does Lithuania want?
Membership of the EU and NATO are unquestionably necessary for survival and ensuring the national interests of our country. However, this does not mean that we unconditionally agree with any kind of ideas of Eurofederalism. […]
Opinion
Vytautas Sinica. Leftism?
The “Leftist” label is increasingly heard in broadcasts, articles, debates and even lectures by politicians themselves. When I was lecturing to students at Vilnius University three years ago, I avoided using this term as still […]
Central/Eastern Europe
A change in perception of Lithuanian-Polish relations at the May 3 Constitution commemoration
While watching the 230 anniversary of the May 3 Constitution at the Lithuanian and Polish parliaments, it was indeed uncomfortable to be seated in front of the television while throughout almost half of the ceremonious […]
Defence
Bankruptcy of JSC Baltic Defence Industries in Lithuania
The Lithuanian defence industry is quite small and produces mostly tier 2 and tier 3 type products. Most of the production goes for export, which comprises around one percent of all the state export. Two […]
Defence
Laurinkus. Russian propaganda operates purposefully so as to make for even a convincing bubble
Well known international publications on military affairs and not only them, but global conflict scenarios are also increasing in number. There was no lack of them even before, but it was mostly either discussed by […]
Central/Eastern Europe
Laurinkus. The decisions on Belarus are important and support for Navalny is a risky exam for Lithuania
Good news for Lithuanian foreign policy – President G. Nausėda seeks for a Belarus strategy to be created. We have not had one before, it’s not clear we will ever get one, but the intentions […]