What awaits Moldova after the parliamentary elections? On September 29, the Geopolitics and Security Studies Center held an online discussion titled “Discussion on the Parliamentary Elections in Moldova.” The event featured GSSC Associate Expert Dionis Cenușa who analyzed the

On November 21, Vilnius will once again become the center of international debate The 11th Vilnius Foreign and Security Policy Conference will gather leading Lithuanian and international experts to discuss the key geopolitical and security challenges facing our region. Held

From transatlantic ties to Nordic defense 🌐 Anna Wieslander Atlantic Council Director for Northern Europe, brings her expertise to the Vilnius Foreign and Security Policy Conference on Nov 21. Stay tuned for speaker announcements and updates! Register and learn more:

As Volodymyr Yermolenko says — Ukraine’s story is not about victimhood, but forging its own destiny. V. Yermolenko shared his insights on the daily lives of Ukrainians during the war and the evolving sense of identity, addressed the lack of real understanding of the security situation

Reporting from Berlin to Vilnius 📰 Oliver Moody, The Times Berlin Correspondent brings his insights to the Annual Vilnius Foreign and Security Policy Conference on Nov 21. Stay tuned for speaker announcements and updates! Register and learn more: conference.gssc.lt Photo

From regional challenges to collective defence 🛡️ Dovilė Šakalienė, Lithuania’s Minister of National Defence, joins the Annual Vilnius Foreign and Security Policy Conference on November 21. Stay tuned for more speaker highlights and updates! Register and learn more:

On October 9, 2025, the GSSC hosted a discussion titled “European Democracy Shield: Protecting Against External Threats and Strengthening Civic Engagement.” The event featured Michael McGrath, European Commissioner for Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law and Consumer Protection;

Few understand the logic of Russian military strategy like Michael Kofman.🎯Drawing on his recent on-the-ground experience in Ukraine, he will join the Annual Vilnius Foreign and Security Policy Conference on November 21 to discuss how the war is reshaping deterrence and defense

From strategic security insight to foreign policy leadership.🌎 Kęstutis Budrys, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania will join the Vilnius Foreign and Security Policy Conference on November 21. Stay tuned for more speaker highlights and updates! Register and learn more:

From Europe’s strategic choices to transatlantic security.🎯 Jana Puglierin, Head of Berlin Office and Senior Policy Fellow, ECFR will join the Vilnius Foreign and Security Policy Conference on November 21. Stay tuned for more speaker highlights and updates! Register and

Information is a weapon - resilience is defense.🗣️ Meet Dominik Presl (AMO), expert on disinformation and host of the Decoding Geopolitics Podcast, who will join the Vilnius Foreign and Security Policy Conference on November 21. Stay tuned for more speaker highlights and updates!

A sharp geopolitical mind, decoding Europe’s security shifts.🧠 Jarosław Ćwiek-Karpowicz is the Director PISM and one of Poland’s leading thinkers on geopolitics, energy, security and transatlantic relations will join the Vilnius Foreign and Security Policy Conference

From military service to the state senate - a voice shaped by leadership and duty.🪖 Doug Mastriano , Pennsylvania State Senator and Chair of the Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee, brings his perspective to the Vilnius Foreign and Security Policy

Insights from Le Monde - exploring power shifts in today’s world🌐 Sylvie Kauffmann, Editor at Le Monde, is one of Europe’s most respected journalistic figures, known for her insightful analysis of global politics and the future of democracy will join the Vilnius Foreign and

GSSC Director Linas Kojala opinion was featured in the prestigious Frankfurter Allgemeine. Read more here:

Where diplomacy meets strategy in an evolving world order. ♟️ Philippe Étienne, experienced diplomat and former French Ambassador to the United States, will share his insights on global challenges and transatlantic relations at the Vilnius Foreign and Security Policy Conference

Where diplomacy meets the headlines.📰 Steven Erlanger, Chief Diplomatic Correspondent for Europe at The New York Times is an experienced journalist with unparalleled access to Europe’s political and diplomatic shifts. At the conference, he will offer a front-row perspective on

Rebuilding amid disruption - the economics of resilience. 📈 Tymofiy Mylovanov, President of the Kyiv School of Economics, joins the Vilnius Foreign and Security Policy Conference on November 21 to discuss Ukraine’s economic outlook, the impact of sanctions, global trade dynamics, and shifting economic