Res Publica Foundation Publishes Policy Brief on Hybrid Threats in the Baltic Region
The Polish think tank Res Publica Foundation has published the policy brief “Reporting Suspicious Activities – Legal Foresight” in Visegrad Insight. The publication was co-authored by LaSER researcher Roberts Kits together with Agata Kleczkowska and Kaspar Vahtre. The policy brief examines how the legal frameworks in Poland and Estonia support public reporting of suspicious activities […]
Carleton University Publishes Roberts Kits’ Article on Defence Industrial Cooperation in the Baltic Region
Carleton University has published a new analytical article by LaSER researcher Roberts Kits, “Strengthening Security of Supply through Defence Industrial Cooperation: The 3+3 Format,” which examines how defence industrial cooperation can strengthen security in the Baltic region and enhance NATO’s deterrence capabilities. The article argues that credible deterrence depends not only on military capabilities but […]
Roberts Kits Presents Research at the “Drone Summit 2026” Academic Conference
LaSER researcher Roberts Kits participated in the academic conference “Building European Strategic Autonomy Through Unmanned Systems and Human-Centric Defence Innovation”, held as part of Drone Summit 2026. During the conference, Roberts Kits presented his research on the relationship between deterrence strategy and defence innovation support mechanisms in Latvia since 2018. His presentation explored how changes […]
Think Tank Presents Its Latest Report, “Simple and Quick? The Planning and Construction Permitting Process in Riga”
Today, 11 June, the LaSER think tank held the presentation and discussion of its latest report, “Simple and Quick? The Planning and Construction Permitting Process in Riga,” at the Radisson Blu Latvija Hotel, overlooking Riga. The report was authored by Oskars Leosks, Tīna Birģele, and Rūdis Freipičs. The report’s lead author, Oskars Leosks, presented its […]
Daunis Auers Assesses Latvia’s Economic Development Prospects in an Interview with “Diena”
In an interview with the newspaper Diena, Daunis Auers, Chair of the Board of the LaSER think tank, assessed Latvia’s economic development prospects amid global uncertainty. During the interview, Daunis Auers noted that Latvia’s overall macroeconomic indicators remain positive, but the country’s economic development is being affected by geopolitical uncertainty, changes in U.S. economic policy, […]
Daunis Auers in the “Piķis un ģēvelis!” Podcast on Political Instability and the Capacity for Action of Latvia’s Political System
On 15 May, Daunis Auers, Chairman of the Board of the LaSER think tank, appeared on the Piķis un ģēvelis! podcast, where he discussed current political and economic developments in Latvia with the podcast host, as well as LaSER’s latest report, “Latvia’s Political System”. During the conversation, Daunis Auers explained the key findings presented in […]
Roberts Kits Discusses NATO’s Future Challenges on the Delfi TV programme “Komandcentrs”
LaSER researcher Roberts Kits appeared on the TV24 programme “Komandcentrs”, where, together with Sigita Struberga, Chair of the Board of the Latvian Transatlantic Organisation, he discussed the future of NATO, the Alliance’s ability to adapt to emerging security challenges, and the evolution of transatlantic relations. The discussion focused on NATO’s capacity to respond to a […]
Oskars Leosks delivers a lecture on community resilience during wartime at the World Latvian Youth Seminar “Uguntiņu noturēju”
LaSER researcher and planner Oskars Leosks participated in the World Latvian Youth Seminar “Uguntiņu noturēju”, organised by the Latvian Youth Council (LJP) and 2×2 (Divreizdivi), which took place from 1 to 5 May at the “Kurzeme” residence. The seminar was supported by the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Latvia. Oskars Leosks delivered a […]
Daunis Auers Emphasises the Need to Modernise Latvia’s Political System on the “Brīvības bulvāris” Programme
Today, 5 May, Daunis Auers, Chairman of the Board of the LaSER think tank, appeared on Latvian Radio’s Brīvības bulvāris programme, where he discussed the functioning of Latvia’s political system and opportunities for its improvement in the context of the pre-election period. The programme also highlighted the key findings presented in LaSER’s latest report, Latvia’s […]
Jānis Ikstens and Harijs Kārkliņš Discuss Latvia’s Political System on the Programme “Kur tas suns aprakts?”
On 21 April, Jānis Ikstens and Harijs Kārkliņš, co-authors of the LaSER think tank’s latest study, “Latvia’s Political System” appeared on the programme “Kur tas suns aprakts?”. In the study, Jānis Ikstens analyses the effectiveness of Latvia’s political parties, while Harijs Kārkliņš examines the electoral system and how the public elects its politicians. During the programme, […]