On June 2, 2021, the Eastern Europe Studies Centre organized a discussion to cover the June 14 Brussels NATO summit meeting and potential trajectories of the Alliance’s development, which currently ongoing review processes could lead to. The event featured...
Visions of Polish-Lithuanian regional cooperation – are they (in)compatible?
The EESC presents the latest policy paper - Visions of Polish-Lithuanian regional cooperation – are they (in)compatible? Summary: Lithuania and Poland have deep and intensive bilateral relations. It can be said that the strategic partnership between Lithuania and...
The third episode of the “Minsk Express” podcast (in Russian)
In a new episode of the Minsk Express podcast (in Russian), the analysts of the center, dr. Laurynas Jonavičius and Maksimas Milta spoke with Atlantic Council expert Hanna Liubakova and Center for New Ideas analyst Lesia Rudnik, trying to find out what changes Belarus...
Expression of (non-)identified Lithuanian-Turkish interests In the common neighborhood of the European Union and Turkey
The latest EESC policy paper – “Expression of (non-)identified Lithuanian-Turkish interests In the common neighborhood of the European Union and Turkey” Summary: The increasing role of Turkey in the EU’s Eastern Neighbourhood and Lithuania’s newly actualised interests...
Durability of the Belarusian-Russian military union and scenarios of its dynamics
The latest EESC policy paper – “Durability of the Belarusian-Russian military union and scenarios of its dynamics” Summary This analytical publication reviews the current level of military integration between Russia and Belarus, assesses its potential and the main...
Lithuania’s interests in the western Balkans and EU enlargement perspective
The latest EESC policy paper – “Lithuania's interests in the western Balkans and EU enlargement perspective” Summary Due to geographic proximity and strategic position, the stability of the Western Balkans is crucial for the Euro-Atlantic area. However, the recent...
EU-promoted reforms in Georgia, Moldova, and Ukraine: progress or challenge?
The latest EESC policy paper – “EU-promoted reforms in Georgia, Moldova, and Ukraine: progress or challenge?” Summary In recent years, the EU has made considerable efforts to help Georgia, Moldova, and Ukraine to carry out internal reforms. To do this, the EU has...
What is the Lithuanian perspective on democracy, the country’s institutions, the news media and conspiracy theories? An overview of the 2021 GLOBSEC Trends report for Lithuania
The Eastern Europe Studies Centre Is continuing its successful continued cooperation with one of the largest analytical centres in Central Europe – GLOBSEC. This year, cooperation with the Slovakian partners continues through the GLOBSEC Trends 2021 study, which has...
Lithuania’s decoupling from China against the backdrop of strengthening transatlantic ties
The latest EESC policy paper – “Lithuania's decoupling from China against the backdrop of strengthening transatlantic ties” Summary The review of Lithuania–China relations initiated by the current Government has already meant a significant decoupling on both...
Lithuania on the agenda of J. Biden’s administration: US interests and opportunities for Lithuania to maintain the attention of Washington
The latest EESC policy paper - "Lithuania on the agenda of J. Biden's administration: US interests and opportunities for Lithuania to maintain the attention of Washington" Summary Washington’s attention and support for Lithuania re- mains one of the most...