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Complicated Sino-Lithuanian relationshipComplicated Sino-Lithuanian relationship
  • Foreign affairs

Complicated Sino-Lithuanian relationship

As the Seimas elections approach, more parties, especially opposition parties, promise to change their foreign policy. The most significant change,…

7 months ago
War and grain; Ukraine and the world war that dare not speak its nameWar and grain; Ukraine and the world war that dare not speak its name
  • Central/Eastern Europe

War and grain; Ukraine and the world war that dare not speak its name

The US policy of “strategic caution” towards Russia, as devised by the Biden administration, may be criticised for its implementation…

2 years ago
Comparing Chinese and Russian dictatorships: whether Beijing will follow Moscow’s pathComparing Chinese and Russian dictatorships: whether Beijing will follow Moscow’s path
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Comparing Chinese and Russian dictatorships: whether Beijing will follow Moscow’s path

The world has been watching for some time now how one of its major powers - the Chinese and Russian…

2 years ago
Ex-president D. Grybauskaitė’s move – already in foreign press: unanswered questions and an unexpected reaction from ChinaEx-president D. Grybauskaitė’s move – already in foreign press: unanswered questions and an unexpected reaction from China
  • Foreign affairs

Ex-president D. Grybauskaitė’s move – already in foreign press: unanswered questions and an unexpected reaction from China

The visit of former President Dalia Grybauskaitė to Taiwan has attracted the most attention, not among the Taiwanese themselves or…

2 years ago
Edge of the world – the centre of the worldEdge of the world – the centre of the world
  • Foreign affairs

Edge of the world – the centre of the world

I have always considered myself a supporter of globalisation, and now it has more good than danger, but I have…

2 years ago
BRICS: a counter-cultural alliance with a “brick” for PutinBRICS: a counter-cultural alliance with a “brick” for Putin
  • Foreign affairs

BRICS: a counter-cultural alliance with a “brick” for Putin

Whenever I am asked to describe the international entity known by the strange name of BRICS, I start with a…

2 years ago
After Beijing’s scandalous statement, an unexpected verdict: should Russia be worried too?After Beijing’s scandalous statement, an unexpected verdict: should Russia be worried too?
  • Foreign affairs

After Beijing’s scandalous statement, an unexpected verdict: should Russia be worried too?

Russia should also be alarmed by Chinese Ambassador to France Lu Shaye's statement that the states that were part of…

2 years ago
Europe must unite against China’s aggressive foreign policyEurope must unite against China’s aggressive foreign policy
  • European Union

Europe must unite against China’s aggressive foreign policy

War is in the air in Asia. Once again, Xi Jinping has put Europe’s China policy to the test. Just…

2 years ago
Leaders of Poland and Lithuania stand up for transatlantic unity: try to correct Macron’s mistakesLeaders of Poland and Lithuania stand up for transatlantic unity: try to correct Macron’s mistakes
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Leaders of Poland and Lithuania stand up for transatlantic unity: try to correct Macron’s mistakes

The shadow of Emmanuel Macron loomed over Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki's visit to the US this week. Polish and…

2 years ago
Lithuanian geopolitical travels. Taiwanese (Chinese?) restaurantLithuanian geopolitical travels. Taiwanese (Chinese?) restaurant
  • Foreign affairs

Lithuanian geopolitical travels. Taiwanese (Chinese?) restaurant

Taiwan is undoubtedly a hot spot in world politics. It has never been completely "cold" and irrelevant, but today the…

2 years ago
Ganges Valley. Geopolitical journeys of a LithuanianGanges Valley. Geopolitical journeys of a Lithuanian
  • Society

Ganges Valley. Geopolitical journeys of a Lithuanian

India's paradoxes begin with a glance at a map. The country's historical name is linked to the Indus River, which…

2 years ago
Prof Lindley-French: We have to engage Russians on currency of power they’ve chosenProf Lindley-French: We have to engage Russians on currency of power they’ve chosen
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Prof Lindley-French: We have to engage Russians on currency of power they’ve chosen

The Lithuania Tribune recently interviewed Professor Dr Julian Lindley-French, Chairman of The Alphen Group, during the Annual Conference on Russia…

2 years ago
Intelligence is worried: there will be no more silence around LithuaniaIntelligence is worried: there will be no more silence around Lithuania
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Intelligence is worried: there will be no more silence around Lithuania

Although Russia has failed to defeat Ukraine quickly, this totalitarian and Soviet-like state is capable of continuing the war in…

2 years ago
North Korea threatens Japan. Worrying rhetoric or “nothing new under this sun”?North Korea threatens Japan. Worrying rhetoric or “nothing new under this sun”?
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North Korea threatens Japan. Worrying rhetoric or “nothing new under this sun”?

North Korea's weapons testing activity this year has reached the highest level in recent years. Since the end of March,…

2 years ago
Expansion of export markets increases Lithuania’s resilience to geopolitical challengesExpansion of export markets increases Lithuania’s resilience to geopolitical challenges
  • Economy

Expansion of export markets increases Lithuania’s resilience to geopolitical challenges

There are reasons to be optimistic about Lithuania’s trade data for the first half of 2022. According to a press…

3 years ago
  • Central/Eastern Europe

Belotkach: Europe is repeating the same mistake again

"Europe has repeated the same mistakes it made 80 years ago when it brought up Hitler on its head. Now…

3 years ago
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With the Conference on the Future of Europe, Europeans chose a new path: a stronger, more democratic and ready-to-act Europe

The last decade has shown that we cannot continue moving from one crisis to another. Europe must prevent crises rather…

3 years ago
  • Economy

Blow to the forehead that could have benefits: on relations with China

Lithuania got angry with China by allowing the Taiwan office to open but is looking for new markets in Asia.…

3 years ago
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Landsbergis to business – not everyone can provide evidence that they have suffered because of China

Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis says that the government is not changing its position towards China and is confident that intensified…

3 years ago
  • Defence

Kasčiūnas on Russian threat and Lithuania turning into a West Berlin

Lithuania is becoming like West Berlin during the Cold War, says Laurynas Kasčiūnas, Chairperson of the Seimas Committee on National…

3 years ago