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The Baltic Electricity Grid: Synchronizing Symphony
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An Armed Russian Drone Shakes Latvia’s Defense System
The Baltic (R)evolution in Military Affairs
Contesting Russia: The Baltic Perspective

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Lithuania’s Parliamentary Elections: Domestic and Foreign Policy
By Ignas Kalpokas - Policy shifts to watch following Lithuanian parliamentary elections.
Contesting Russia: The Baltic Perspective
By Indra Ekmanis - The Baltic states have responded to Russian aggression by turning areas of risk into areas of expertise.
Inside Estonia’s Defense-Tech Ecosystem
By Joel Burke - Estonia offers a unique look into how a whole-of-nation approach can be developed to counter foreign adversaries now and in the future.
An Armed Russian Drone Shakes Latvia’s Defense System
By Māris Andžāns - The entry and landing of an armed Russian drone into Eastern Latvia is one of the most significant military incidents in the…
The Baltic Electricity Grid: Synchronizing Symphony
By Jason Moyer - One of the final vestiges of the Soviet occupation of the Baltic states, the electricity grid underpinning the three nations, is on…
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Latvia and Africa: An Untrodden Road
By Kaspars Germanis - Latvia has recently shown interest in strengthening relations with African countries.
Do Baltic Russian Speakers Blame Russia for the War in Ukraine?
By Māris Andžāns - Notable societal polarization regarding one of Latvia’s most defining national security issues remains.
The Baltic (R)evolution in Military Affairs
By Dr. Justina Budginaite-Froehly - A role model for Europe's new strategic posture.

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What a Harris or Trump Presidency Could Mean for the Baltic States
The US election is approaching quickly with implications for America's allies in the world.
Introducing the Hosts of Baltic Ways
Baltic Ways kicks off a new slate of episodes with an introduction to hosts Dr. Indra Ekmanis and Ben Gardner-Gill, and previews of upcoming topics.
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LGBTQ+ Rights in the Baltic Region
A look at the past decade's progression of LGBTQ+ rights in the Baltic states.
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Dead, But Not Forgotten: Commemoration in Medieval Livonia
What did commemoration of the dead look like in Medieval Livonia and how did memoria shape group identities in the region?
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The Baltic States Mark Two Decades of NATO Membership
A conversation with Dr. Lukas Milevski
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Monthly Roundup

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Baltic Roundup | September 2024
By Indra Ekmanis - A look back at September in the Baltic states
Baltic Roundup | June 2024
Dear Readers,
Baltic Roundup | May 2024
May marked 20 years since the Baltic countries' accession to the European Union.
Baltic Roundup | April 2024
A new tourism campaign for Vilnius is about breaking stereotypes. But “expectations” of reactions to the bold marketing campaign might not match the…
Baltic Roundup | March 2024
The Baltic countries celebrate 20 years as members of NATO this month. And, is Lithuania one of the happiest places for young people?
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