Today, GSSC concluded its summer events season with a discussion titled “Strategic Partnership: The Lithuania-France Dialogue in Europe.” The event featured Lithuania’s Ambassador to France, @apranckevicius.bsky.social, and was moderated by the center’s director, @linaskojala.bsky.social.

Azerbaijan is redefining its relationship with Russia and gradually shifting the balance of power in the South Caucasus. Read more in GSSC Associate Expert @dioniscenusa.bsky.social bulletin. www.gssc.lt/en/publicati...

Sharing moments from the discussion hosted by the @gssc-lt.bsky.social on June 24 in The Hague, held as part of the NATO in the Huis event titled ’NATO’s Eastern Flank: Ready Enough, Soon Enough?’. @linaskojala.bsky.social moderated the discussion. Photo credits: MSC/SimonThe @munsecconf.bsky.social

We are proud to announce that the @gssc-lt.bsky.social will be visible among the top international think tanks at #NATOSummit2025 in The Hague! Tomorrow, our Center's director @linaskojala.bsky.social will be moderating the discussion: “NATO’s Eastern Flank: Ready Enough, Soon Enough?”.

Today at the ‪‪#GLOBSEC GSSC hosted a side session on NATO’s Eastern Flank titled “Guarding the Gate: Innovation, Resilience, and NATO’s Eastern Deterrent.” Moderator @linaskojala.bsky.social

Make Latvia Great Again? This weekend Latvia will hold municipal election. #AinārsŠlesers who is positioning himself as the “Latvian Trump“ - is leading the polls for the seat of Riga's mayor, promising to end stagnation and transform Riga. Read more in the latest #BartoszChmielewski’s bulletin.

One year until Hungary’s parliamentary vote: Péter Magyar’s Tisza tops polls against Fidesz’s 15-year rule. @veghzsuzsanna.bsky.social reveals public discontent, smear campaigns & legislative changes. For more read here👇 #hungary

We are pleased to share that the @consilium.europa.eu has included a publication “Rethinking the EU’s Eastern Partnership: Three Ways to Upgrade Amid Geopolitical Competition” written by the GSSC analyst @dioniscenusa.bsky.social in its list of recommended research for April. Read more:

🌍Regional wake-up call: the EU’s Eastern Partnership is at a crossroads. Our associate expert @dioniscenusa.bsky.social explores how EU, Ukraine, Moldova & others navigate growing geopolitical competition, urging the EU to rethink its Eastern strategy. Read more ⬇️ #Geopolitics #EU

Peace Between Armenia and Azerbaijan - What’s Next for the EU Mission? What are the prospects for a peace agreement? What is the future of the EU’s EUMA mission? @gssc-lt.bsky.social Associate Analyst @dioniscenusa.bsky.social explores these questions and more in the latest bulletin.

“Europe has the potential to be a major geopolitical force, but it must prove it by expressing self-confidence and stepping out of the usual decision-making process.“- Linas Kojala Director @linaskojala.bsky.social shares insights on Transatlantic Relations with #CarnegieEurope More in the comments

@gssc-lt.bsky.social is hosting a side event at #MSC2025. Presidents Gitanas Nausėda, Alexander Stubb, Edgars Rinkēvičs, & NATO's Deputy Secretary General Radmila Šekerinska will discuss deterrence, sabotage & transatlantic relations. Moderated by @linaskojala.bsky.social #Geopolitics #Security

Sharing the latest study by our Associate Expert Raigirdas Boruta, ''Rare Earth Elements: Western Response to China's Dominance.'' It covers rare earth elements, China's rise, decision-making, and more. How can we stay competitive while reducing dependence on China? 🔗 More in the comments

On January 30, the @gssc-lt.bsky.social presented the latest research by Mažvydas Jastramskis – The Democracy Sustainability Barometer 2024. This study examines the stability of democracy in Lithuania, public trust in government, resilience and etc. 🔗 Link to the study is in the comments.