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Read more at: The year ahead?

The year ahead?

By Professor Brendan Simms , If the past two years, which were largely dominated by the Coronavirus pandemic, can be described as extremely eventful, the twelve months ahead are likely to be no less so. The apparently imminent crisis of the Ukraine, which our Baltic geopolitics Fellow Donatas Kupciunas has written about at...


Read more at: Between hot air and don’t you dare: the puzzle of Ukraine’s NATO membership
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Between hot air and don’t you dare: the puzzle of Ukraine’s NATO membership

By Dr. Donatas Kupciunas Recently, Russia has been demonstrating its battle-readiness by amassing around 100,000 troops on its border with Ukraine. On the diplomatic front, Russia initiated negotiations with the US and NATO, presenting the latter with a list of demands, at the top of which was a legally binding assurance...


Read more at: On Geopolitics Podcast- Great Power Politics
On Geopolitics Podcast

On Geopolitics Podcast- Great Power Politics

Nora Topor Kalinskij demystifies some of the issues around the European energy crisis, green energy transition, and the role of Russia and China. Also available to listen and subscribe to on Apple , Spotify and the Centre's Youtube channel . More about the hosts Suzanne Raine is an Affiliate Lecturer at the Centre for...


Read more at: On Geopolitics Podcast- Is being 'good' enough to fix the world?
On Geopolitics Podcast

On Geopolitics Podcast- Is being 'good' enough to fix the world?

How can the world's leaders be persuaded that international cooperation is the key to their countries' success and prosperity? Simon Anholt discusses his new book 'The Good Country Equation' with Ali and Suzanne to explore how a good reputation and image can help countries to overcome the major international challenges...


Read more at: Baltic Network Member Profile - Dr Ieva Birka
Dr Ieva Birka

Baltic Network Member Profile - Dr Ieva Birka

Dr Ieva Birka is the Lead Researcher on two research projects being carried out at the University of Latvia Advanced Social and Political Research Institute. She holds a Ph.D. in Political Science from the University of Latvia, MSc with Merit in Russian and Post-Soviet Studies from the London School of Economics, and a BA...


Read more at: Interview with Rt Hon Charles Clarke, Joint Leader of the Baltic Geopolitics Programme
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Interview with Rt Hon Charles Clarke, Joint Leader of the Baltic Geopolitics Programme

As we approach the first anniversary of the launch of the Baltic Geopolitics Programme, Donatas Kupciunas interviews the programme's Joint Leader, Rt Hon Charles Clarke. Q. Why is the Baltic region important in today’s world politics, and why do you think it is important for Britain specifically? The Baltic region, and in...