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The Kremlin’s Shadow: Strategy and Tactics of Russian Interference in the Baltic States Elections

Written by: Iryna Matsiuk, Lviv Polytechnic National University 1. Introduction The “Baltic States” – Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania – represent a frontline in the contemporary contest between liberal democracy and authoritarian influence. As members of both NATO and the European Union, they symbolize the post-Cold War expansion of Western institutions…

Guest Author2025-09-03

Briefs & Commentary

A world first: Estonia opens a ‘data embassy’ in Luxembourg

By Emma Savouroux 1. Introduction: Estonia, a 'digital state' Estonia, a small country with a population of 1.3 million, decided as soon as it became independent in 1991 to invest massively in information and communication technologies (ICTs). One of the main objectives was to combine the quality of public services with…

Guest Author2025-07-25

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Soft power in the Three Seas Initiative: its evolution after the 3Seas Local meeting in Lublin

On 12-13 March 2025, the fifth edition of the 3Seas Local Government Congress and Economic Forum was held. With an attendance of 1,500 people from 29 countries, including delegations and heads of regions, it provided an opportunity to discuss important issues such as transport, energy, digitalization, international relations (particularly inter-…

Piotr Wójcik2025-07-10

Policy Papers & Analyses

Soft power through cooperation in the Three Seas Initiative

According to the Three Seas Initiative (3SI), this regional format is mainly analysed and discussed in relation to the economic problems of this region of 13 countries in Central, Northern and Southern Europe (and some particular states). In this article, the author, Piotr Wójcik, focuses on the soft power dimension…

Piotr Wójcik2025-03-05

Briefs & Commentary

Estonia leads the Baltic twin transition: strategic cooperation with Finland

You can read our article on Tallin Smart City here. Climate change, sustainable development, and environmental awareness have increasingly dominated global discourse. Innovations in technology and novel business models are seen as pivotal means to address these issues. Understanding the multifaceted challenges and opportunities of green entrepreneurship is essential in…

Léo Portal2024-02-09

Briefs & Commentary

Baltic States: From Pragmatism To Cooling Of Relations

Tomáš Kolomazník - Center for Security Consulting (CSC) Tomáš Kolomaznik is PhD in Sociology from Charles University and has worked in the Ministry of Defence of Czechia, Foreign Liaison Office, as the dean of the department, where gained a wealth of knowledge being responsible for bilateral cooperation. He then worked…

Guest Author2024-01-29

Briefs & Commentary

Tallin Smart City: Estonia’s flagship of innovation

It goes without saying that a nation's capital is almost always the best representation of its heart. So, it comes as no surprise that Estonia's capital, Tallinn, is a renown smart city. The term 'smart city' may seem a bit of a challenge, and not because it is supposedly controversial:…

Andrea Bogoni2023-09-22

economy, lithuania, latvia, estonia, baltics, imports, exports, baltics, china, international relations,

Briefs & Commentary

How China got into Baltics in less than one decade, and may get out even faster

by Piotr Nowak, University of Warsaw Introduction Since its inception in 2012, China’s "17 + 1" cooperation platform — an initiative aimed at deepening Beijing’s economic and cultural ties with 17 countries in Central and Eastern Europe — has sparked considerable speculation about China’s motivations and raised concerns about the format’s tangible deliverables. Beijing’s…

Guest Author2021-11-01

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The Kremlin’s Shadow: Strategy and Tactics of Russian Interference in the Baltic States Elections

A world first: Estonia opens a ‘data embassy’ in Luxembourg

Soft power in the Three Seas Initiative: its evolution after the 3Seas Local meeting in Lublin

Soft power through cooperation in the Three Seas Initiative

Estonia leads the Baltic twin transition: strategic cooperation with Finland

Baltic States: From Pragmatism To Cooling Of Relations

Tallin Smart City: Estonia’s flagship of innovation

How China got into Baltics in less than one decade, and may get out even faster

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