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It seems as if NATO has changed its priorities in the Baltic States.
It is well known that NATO member states agreed at the 2016 Summit in Warsaw to enhance NATO’s military presence in the eastern part of the Alliance.
So, the arrival of the multinational Allied battlegroup in Latvia in June 2017

The foreign policy of Latvia has been providing a surprising case of balancing policy between economic wisdom and political situation for some decades. Being the EU and NATO member state, Latvia managed to fulfill its commitments and at the same time Riga maintained fruitful relationship in the

In November NATO’s enhanced Forward Presence Battle Group Latvia was strengthened by Iceland. This information was disseminated across Europe. But what is behind this fact?
November 3, at Ādaži base, Minister of Defense Artis Pabriks and Commander of the National Armed Forces Lieutenant General

Political upheavals in 2020 in major countries stir people all around the world.

In October, the Pilskalns 2020 exercise has been held in four Latvian cities: Madona, Sigulda, Alksne and Smiltene. The event is organized by the Ministry of Defence and the Vidzeme 2nd Brigade of Na

Difficult political situation in Europe and unrest in neighbouring Belarus forced Latvian authorities to make strange decisions.

Everybody knows that militarization is not only a political process, but also a financial one. Militarization, is the process by which a society organizes itself for military conflict and violence.

The members of the European Council held a video conference on 19 August. They discussed the situation which unfolded in the aftermath of the presidential elections in Belarus on 9 August.

Now it is clear that the Baltic States have become home for foreign troops. NATO soldiers train and live along with the soldiers of national armed forces. Four multinational battlegroups in Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland, led by the United Kingdom, Canada, Germany and the United States

Opinion - Balts believe that they are under occupation Balts believe that they are under occupation

Opinion - Measures taken by the Baltic States are insufficient Measures taken by the Baltic States are insufficient

Opinion - The Baltic States are Target Number One The Baltic States are Target Number One

Baltic states - Estonian sauna, prostitutes and aggressiveness Estonian sauna, prostitutes and aggressiveness


Unfortunately, aggressiveness is the hallmark of our time. People face aggressiveness more and more often. Sometimes the aggressiveness ends without consequences, sometimes innocent people

- Residents voice has not been heard in Latvia again A significant for Latvian democracy event took place last week. This event reflects very clearly the state of affairs in the country where political interests are above common sense and the welfare of citizens.

Opinion - Armed to the teeth Latvia Latvia has fallen into the trap. It all started with a sincere desire to increase the military capabilities of the state.

Opinion - Is this the end of NATO-era? Money is a very powerful tool, which can easily ruin relations. Different views on money spending can ruin even good relations between countries in such huge and powerful organization as NATO.

Opinion - Who really defends the Baltic States? About 500 U.S. troops arrived in Lithuania in October. This news is widely discussed all over the Baltic States and Europe. The issue of permanent NATO presence in Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia has been discussed for a decade.

Opinion - EU politicians turn to ball of snakes to make own careersEU politicians turns to ball of snakes to make own careers

Opinion - Why U.S. is silent about exercises in Baltics
The well-known annual international exercise held since 2010 by the United States Army Europe (USAREUR) is focused on the Baltic States. These countries consider this event as a key element of participants training on command and control as

Opinion - The U.S.: Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia cost $125 million The U.S. does its best to strengthen its positions in the Baltic States. The U.S. hunts out excuses for being there, having no actual reason and legal grounds to deploy its military contingent in the region.