Central/Eastern Europe

A. Kubilius, R. Juknevičienė. Invest now in Ukraine’s victory, for the sake of Europe

If the war in Ukraine is Europe’s existential war, then we should fight it like one. As we mark two years since Russia launched a full-scale invasion against the state, the question is: are we […]

Kremlin, Moscow
Defence

World War III threat in 18 months: the Baltic States are the first target

Germany’s fears that Russia could start an all-out war are well-founded, according to a former commander of the United States military in Europe, who believes that Vladimir Putin will do the unthinkable if he suspects […]

Lithuanian soldiers in training
Defence

Warning: after the ceasefire in Ukraine, we’d set the clock to Russia’s next war

If Ukraine and Russia were to agree on some pro-Russian ceasefire, the clock could start ticking on a new war launched by the Kremlin. The only question would be whether it would take place in […]

Baltic states' flags
Defence

Estonian and Latvian defence industry: key takeaways for small states

Read an overview of the defence industry of Estonia and Latvia, as well as the implemented national measures to promote innovation in the defence sector. Some of the measures would likely be effective in other […]