Bens Latkovskis

Aug 20, 2024 | eurotopics.net | Teodoras Žukas |Bens Latkovskis

Teodoras Žukas, director of the Christian-conservative think tank Institute of European Right (IER), warns in Valstybė of real dangers for the Lithuanian state: “It's time to take the country's defence seriously. ... In the coming years, Lithuania faces the crucial challenge of fundamentally transforming its defence capabilities and raising them to a higher and more comprehensive level.

May 21, 2024 | eurotopics.net | Anton Orech |Bens Latkovskis

Neatkarīgā is concerned that the consolidation of an axis of authoritarian states is progressing: “Gone are the days when the West was viewed with admiration and awe. ... There is not a single word about democracy, human rights and other values of the modern world in the final communique of Putin's visit. It does, however, emphasise the common understanding of Russia and China with regard to their desired vision of the global future.

Feb 15, 2024 | eurotopics.net | Cristian Unteanu |Philippe Gelie |Bens Latkovskis |Antonio Mandir

23 February 2024This Saturday marks the second anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Initially, Ukraine surprised the world with its stalwart defence and managed to regain some of its territory, also thanks to Western military aid. However, the Ukrainian counter-offensive in 2023 was unsuccessful. What are the prospects now? And how to deal with the fact that according to new studies ever fewer Europeans believe Ukraine can win?

Dec 19, 2023 | eurotopics.net | Bens Latkovskis

The EU should draw conclusions from Orbán's antics, Äripäev believes: “Concerns about the sustainability of the European Union's current decision-making process are justified. We should not try to deny or end the debate, but use it to our advantage.