Why does Putin’s system prevent the sustainable development of the Russian economy? How can Russian capital become toxic? Why are the countries that Russia keeps under its influence unable to develop? In the 3rd episode of video podcast by the Center for East European Policy Studies (CEEPS) “FOREIGN POLICY. RUSSIA. COMMENTARIES. ” the economist JĀNIS […]

What scenarios for Belarus could be in Russia’s “weapons arsenal”, how much resources would Putin be ready to spend in support of Lukashenko? And finally, could Russia decide on such a radical step as the takeover of Belarus by force? In the 2nd episode of video podcast “Foreign Policy. Russia. Commentaries.” by the Centre for […]

Why health is one of the most popular propaganda topics, when everyday reality can stop disinformation, and how we can accidentally turn from innocent social network users into reinforcers of disinformation messages, in the video podcast “Foreign Policy. Russia. Commentaries. ” explains Mārtiņš Kaprāns, associate researcher of the Centre for East European Policy Studies (CEEPS), […]

We offer to watch an online discussion on the popularity of conspiracy theories and the perception of democratic processes in the Baltic States. In the video the data and conclusions of the study “Voices of Central and Eastern Europe: Perceptions of democracy & governance in 10 EU countries“ conducted by the international think tank GLOBSEC […]

September 24, from 15.00 to 16.30 there will be an online discussion on the data and conclusions of the study “Voices of Central and Eastern Europe: Perceptions of democracy & governance in 10 EU countries“ conducted by the international think tank GLOBSEC. The survey provides an insight into people’s satisfaction with democracy and public administration […]

The international think thank GLOBSEC has published a new report “Voices of Central and Eastern Europe: Perceptions of democracy & governance in 10 EU countries”. The Centre of Eastern European Policy Studies (CEEPS) has also participated in the development of the report. The report provides a unique insight into satisfaction with democracy and current governance […]

Mārcis Balodis, Researcher, Centre for East European Policy Studies The global COVID-19 pandemic has posed significant challenges, forcing nation states to seek the best solutions to reconcile epidemiological risks with civil liberties and economic risks. At the same time, a pandemic is an attractive tool in the hands of disinformers, allowing the use of previously known tags […]

Mārcis Balodis, Researcher, Centre for East European Policy Studies At a time when the world is in a pandemic, geopolitical interests have not lost their relevance. Given the role of revanchism in the actions of today’s Russian elite, Russia’s opportunistic disinformation campaigns are in full swing. One of the most popular topics is the narrative […]

Mārcis Balodis, researcher, the Centre for East European Policy Studies The events of the Second World War play a very important role in shaping the identity of modern Russia. They mark the victory of Russia’s predecessor, the Soviet Union, over fascism, even experiencing the arrival of fascist troops in the outskirts of Moscow, thus proving […]