Latvia

  • Feb 8, 2017
  • 7 min read

Russia meddling Ukraine-style in Baltics is unlikely

The relative benefits of residing in an EU member state may be reconciling Russophones to living amid an alien culture

Baltic states
  • Nov 10, 2016
  • 7 min read

Growth-promoting reforms in Estonia will take time

Economic growth in the three Baltic states has diverged somewhat, with Estonia lagging behind Latvia and Lithuania

Estonia
  • May 12, 2016
  • 2 min read

Latvia's struggle against graft must redouble in OECD

Latvia's accession to the OECD is a mark of post-transition progress and should attract foreign investment

Latvia
  • Mar 29, 2016
  • 7 min read

Enhanced NATO role may curb Russia's Baltic ambitions

Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania look vulnerable because of similarities with Ukraine, but NATO membership sets them apart

Baltic states
  • Dec 7, 2015
  • 2 min read

Coalition parties will look for new Latvian leader

Prime Minister resigns following fall in popularity of Unity party and tensions over heathcare and AirBaltic airline

Latvia
  • Sep 2, 2015
  • 13 min read

Prospects for the global economy in the fourth quarter

Growth divide damages world trade and heightens tensions over monetary policy and currency trends

International
  • Jun 4, 2015
  • 2 min read

New Latvian president will be hawkish on Russia

Latvia's president-elect will prioritise security and defence as Riga-Moscow ties remain tense

Latvia
  • May 15, 2015
  • 7 min read

Russia will increase covert Baltic interference

Knowing an overt military assault will invoke NATO's Article 5, Russia will increase Baltic covert interference

Russia