“Quo vadis, China?” is the new podcast from the Eastern Europe Studies Centre that aims to provide informative and insightful discussions on current events, historical context, and the political and economic landscape of China.
Publications
Overview of developments and processes in Europe and European countries in 2022 Q4. Cooperation between Poland and South Korea in defence industry
The value of the defence procurement agreement signed between Poland and South Korea exceeds USD 14.5 billion. This amount is larger than the entire Polish defence budget for the current year.
Lithuanian Foreign Policy Review
The Lithuanian Foreign Policy Review is an analytical journal focusing on global issues and analyzing their impact on Lithuania. It is published annually in cooperation with the Lithuanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Since 2018, the partners have included Konrad Adenauer Stiftung and the US Embassy in Lithuania.
Belarusian trends in 2022 Q4
In the first ten months of 2022, the GDP of Belarus decreased 4.7%, but the overall contraction of the economy is slowing down and it is gradually adjusting to the new sanctions. The annual inflation in Belarus has exceeded 15%, and the country has officially imposed price caps.
Democratic Sustainability Barometer 2022
The survey presents the Democratic Sustainability Barometer, an index comprising four intermediary indexes. They measure different dimensions of public perception of democracy, namely the perception of elements of liberal democracy, the support for the active defense of democracy by means of protests, satisfaction with democracy in Lithuania and trust in Lithuania’s state institutions.
What’s Next for NATO? Building Consensus in the Baltic Sea region
Security cooperation in the Baltic Sea region is undergoing profound internal change at the same time as the broader shifts in NATO’s strategic environment are transforming the region’s role and status in the Alliance.
China Review. 20th National Congress of the CPC
Xi Jinping was re-elected as the general secretary of the CPC Central Committee (CC). This is already his third five-year term in office.
Belarusian migrants in Poland and Lithuania: general trends and comparative analysis 2022
The political crisis which started in Belarus in 2020 after the falsified presidential election, mass protest and subsequent state violence, caused a wave of migration from the country.
“Thus, all the West must do is maintain military and economic support for Ukraine and sanctions on Russia. A firm and principled response against aggression is the only language that Putin understands—and it clearly makes him uncomfortable”
“Things like the war in Ukraine are a good lesson for us, they give us time to ready ourselves. The Ukrainians are buying us time, we need to use that well and prepare”
“The Lithuanian government is keeping its promise to promote values-oriented diplomacy, which is grounded in an appreciation for diversity, dialogue, mutual understanding and peaceful resolutions of disputes in all domains of international relations”
NATO 2023
Discussion on whether is Europe ready to Face Hardships in Support of Ukraine
The Eastern Europe Studies Centre, in cooperation with the Chatham House Russia and Eurasia Programme and Lithuanian Embassy in London, hosted the discussion "Is Europe ready to face hardships in support of Ukraine?".
Discussion “What does Zeitenwende mean for NATO’s Eastern Flank?”
The Eastern Europe Studies Centre, in cooperation with the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung, hosted the discussion “What does Zeitenwende mean for NATO's Eastern Flank?”, which mainly focused on the changes in Germany's foreign and security policy since 24 February 2022.
Munich Security Conference Debrief
Our Centre’s Director, “Munich Young Leaders 2023” member Linas Kojala today shared his insights on the main topics of the Munich Security Conference, which took place on 17-19 February, as well as on global security trends.
Media library
Is Europe ready to Face Hardships in Support of Ukraine?
The Eastern Europe Studies Centre, in cooperation with the Chatham House Russia and Eurasia Programme and Lithuanian Embassy in London, hosted the discussion ’Is Europe ready to face hardships in support of Ukraine?’. The panel discussion focused on the place for Ukraine in the European security framework and Europe’s preparedness to continue supporting Ukraine in a prolonged war. During the event, insights were shared by Viktorija Čmilytė-Nielsen, Speaker of the Seimas (Lithuanian Parliament); James Nixey, Director, Russia and Eurasia Programme, Chatham House; Tomas Janeliūnas, Chief Research Programme Officer, EESC; Žygimantas Pavilionis, Chairman of Foreign Affairs Committee, Lithuanian Parliament; Alicia Kearns MP, Chair of the Foreign Affairs Committee, UK Parliament; Joanna Szostek, Associate Fellow, Russia and Eurasia Programme, Chatham House; and many others.
Research programmes of the Eastern Europe Studies Centre
The aim of the research programmes is to analyse the most important processes in international politics, security and economics, to understand their impact on Lithuania, to make recommendations to decision-makers and to inform the general public. The content of the programmes includes the preparation of analytical studies and publications, the organisation of conferences, and the production of visual material. Analytical work is carried out by leading Lithuanian and foreign experts.
