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, […]
LaSER Think Tank Presents New Report “Latvia’s Political System”
Today, 17 April, the LaSER think tank held its forum at the Latvian National Museum of History, where it presented its latest report, “Latvia’s Political System“. The report is authored by Daunis Auers, Ieva Hofmane, Jānis Ikstens, Valts Kalniņš, Harijs Kārkliņš, Evija Kļave, Ivo Rollis, and Visvaldis Valtenbergs. The forum featured presentations of the report’s […]
New Article Explores the Role of Citizens in Strengthening National Security
A new article by LaSER researcher Roberts Kits and leading researcher at the University of Latvia, Ieva Birka, titled “See Nothing, Hear Nothing, Say Nothing”, has been published on the Ir.lv platform. The article examines citizens’ willingness to identify and report suspicious activities in the capitals of the Baltic states. Drawing on a representative survey […]
Daunis Auers Highlights the Need to Institutionalise Foresight in Latvia at Expert Forum
Daunis Auers, Chair of the Board of the LaSER think tank, participated in the high-level expert forum Latvia’s Strategic Development Planning Architecture: Inclusive Foresight for Purposeful Transformation, held at the Latvian Parliament. In his address, he highlighted international experience and emphasised the need to introduce a structured and institutionalised foresight practice within Latvia’s public administration. […]
Roberts Kits Led a session on Security Aspects of Political Communication at the Sēlija Leadership Programme in Rite Folk School
Domnīcas LaSER pētnieks Roberts Kits piedalījās Sēlijas līderu mācībās Rites Tautskolā. Kopā ar citiem lektoriem – politoloģi un sabiedriskās politikas centra Providus pētnieci Ivetu Kažoku un Latvijas Zvērinātu notāru padomes rīkotājdirektora vietnieci Viju Piziču – viņš uzsvēra, ka valsts, novada un pagasta nākotne ir atkarīga no politiskajām izvēlēm. Mācības organizēja biedrība “Kopienu sadarbības tīkls “Sēlijas […]
Oskars Leosks Discusses Suburbanisation, Urban Planning and Riga’s Future on Radio SWH’s “Mainās visas papardes”
Where does a better quality of life begin — in a private house outside the city or in a vibrant, well-connected urban environment? And how do individual housing choices influence the development of cities as a whole? LaSER researcher and urban planner Oskars Leosks participated in the Radio SWH TV programme “Mainās visas papardes”, where, […]
From Siren to Shelter? Civil Defence in Riga
Title: From Siren to Shelter? Civil Defence in Riga Publication type: Policy Review Authors: Roberts Kits, Artis Vilks This policy review analyses the civil defence system in Riga, focusing on residents’ preparedness for crises, institutional capacity and the city’s resilience in the face of various threats. Russia’s full-scale aggression against Ukraine has brought civil defence […]