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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
After the collapse of the Soviet regime, the Lithuanian passenger transport sector fell into stagnation and still hasn’t recovered: the market is fractured and passenger transport development has ground to a halt. This situation is […]
Following the end of the year, three foreign policy events would be good to discuss, having one way or another been significant to Lithuanian interests. By my subjective evaluation, they have been insufficiently showcased to […]
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) […]
Many Americans who dislike Trump’s personality and policies still give him credit for having created a thriving economy. For many, it is the sole point which they can name in his favour. Trump himself boasts […]
Once the Kremlin is persuaded that Joe Biden will become the US’s next president, it may go for the jugular. Already today, not election manipulation, but triggering civil conflicts in the United States could be […]
It is nearing two months now that people’s mass protests continue in Belarus without halting or weakening against the regime of usurper A. Lukashenko. Some in Lithuania even say with concern that the supporters of democracy […]
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