How do you align national energy independence goals with what local communities actually need? We discussed exactly that in Kėdainiai with MPs and local leaders — next stops: Anykščiai and Klaipėda.

Roundtable discussion at the Seimas: “Hungarian Elections: Perspectives, Scenarios, and What Comes Next.” Together with Dr. András Kádár from the Hungarian Helsinki Committee, we discussed potential election scenarios, rule of law violations under the Orbán administration.

International political forum “Demography and the Future of Europe” together with the Wilfried Martens Centre Sincere thanks to our speakers Gudrun Kugler, Peter Hefele, Laurynas Kaščiūnas, Gintarė Skaistė, Monika Navickienė, Vytautas Šilinskas, and Vytenis Juozas Deimantas for the vital discussion

First discussion of the “Democracy Bridges” series with @KAS_Baltic: “Does the Politicization of History Harm Democracy?”. Sincere thanks to Prof. Alfredas Bumblauskas, Dr. Norbertas Černiauskas, and Raimundas Balza!

Festive February 16th conversation with @andriuskubilius.ec.europa.eu. We discussed the legacy of the Independence Act signatories, European defense priorities, and insights from the Munich Security Conference. Sincere thanks to everyone who joined us and shared their questions!

We opened the year with a discussion on the U.S. National Security Strategy. With @glandsbergis.bsky.social and Linas Kojala, we discussed where U.S. foreign policy is heading, what it means for Lithuania, and how the current strategy differs from those of previous administrations.

International conference “Not Only Putin: Russian Culture and Imperialism.” Discussed how literature, art, and philosophy intersect with imperial ideology—from Tsarist to Soviet to today—and the persistence of imperial thinking in Russia. Thanks to KAS Baltic States and our speakers!

On Friday, we held a book presentation of our "Ribos ir riboženkliai" ("Boundaries and Borderlines") in Prienai. A sincere thank you to the local community and the city library for the warm welcome!

Presentation of Ribos ir riboženkliai at the Martynas Mažvydas Library in Vilnius — with the book’s authors and moderator Aidas Puklevičius. Available now in Humanitas and Eureka bookstores. Next stops: Prienai & Telšiai.

A conversation in Vilnius with Prof. Carlo Masala (Bundeswehr University) on his new book “Wenn Russland gewinnt” – a scenario of limited Russian aggression against NATO and the West's potential response.

New analysis: Russia’s wartime economy – macro trends, sanctions, export pivots & structural challenges. Read more: edi.lt/en/analizes-...

From the launch of our new book “Ribos ir riboženkliai” on conservative thought past and present. Thanks to all authors and participants — we’ll soon share where to get your copy!

We wrapped up this season’s “Talking Politics” in Raudondvaris Castle, discussing threats to democracy and national security. Thanks to our partners KAS Baltics, engaged Kaunas region community and our speakers: N. Maliukevičius, L. Kasčiūna, R. Malinauskienė and Giedrė Balčytytė.

As part of the “Talking Politics” series with Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Baltic States, we visited Kėdainiai to discuss past and present wars, and how to build civic resilience to propaganda. With Augustė Zamuškevičiūtė, MP Daiva Ulbinaitė and journalist Jurga Bakaitė.

In Klaipėda, we continued our “Talking Politics” series with Konrad Adenauer Stiftung Baltic States. This time, we explored Baltic Sea security and the region’s strategic potential. Thank you to all participants and speakers for a dynamic and thoughtful discussion.

Discussion on demography, migration, and labor markets in Lithuania & the EU with George Dimakos (Martens Centre), Vytautas Šilinskas, and Eglė Verseckaitė-Gržeskowiak. Part of our ongoing event series with the Wilfried Martens Centre for European Studies.

Last week we hosted the conference "Never Again: Preventing the Rise of Radicalism, Antisemitism, and Hate in Europe" with Wilfried Martens Centre for European Studies, Konrad Adenauer Stiftung Baltic States & Vilna Gaon Museum. Discussed antisemitism and its geopolitical dimensions. Video soon!

Engaging roundtable on 'US-EU Relations in a Limbo' organised with the Wilfried Martens Centre for European Studies. Thanks to Christian Leuprecht from the Royal Military College of Canada & Queen’s University and @linaskojala.bsky.social of @gssc-lt.bsky.social.

Discussing the Ottawa Convention and Baltic security at the Seimas last Friday. A special thanks to @markomihkelson.bsky.social, Estonian Parliament's Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman, for his insights.

We launched our 'Speaking Politically' series in Kaunas with Konrad Adenauer Stiftung Baltic States. The topic: 'Is America Leaving the West?' drew lively discussions. Thanks to all participants!

🗳️ Heading into Sunday's elections, don’t miss the memo from our recent discussion on the German Bundestag elections. edi.lt/en/analizes-...