Why is #NordSteam2 bad for #Europe? #Russia is notorious for widespread corruption and rampant cronyism. Nord Stream 2 might bring not only Russian gas, but also the worst type of business practices to Europe. Read more from my latest with LT: atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/new-atla…

International order for 4 centuries has been based on non-interference in the internal affairs of others and respect for sovereignty. Russia has violated this norm by seizing Crimea and by interfering in the 2016 US election. We must deal w Putin’s Russia as the rogue state it is

How much Kabul has changed since 2001 (thanks mostly to international assistance and private sector investment)

America and the EU are best friends. Whoever says we are foes is spreading fake news.

#BREAKING American retail giant Walmart tells Lithuanian ambassador it will stop selling products with Soviet hammer and sickle symbols after criticism: foreign ministry spokeswoman

Bringing good news from Washington D.C..:) washingtonexaminer.com/news/trump-i-k…

It’s the most wonderful time of the year 🎄❤️ For more festive photos and inspiration, check out my newest blogpost- link in bio ❄️ @ Guildford instagram.com/p/BrKWv13l6LH/…

We take a moment to remember our 7 colleagues who lost their lives three years ago in a terrorist attack in Kabul. Not a moment goes by when we don’t have them in our collective minds. They ensure that we keep at it..lest we forget...⁦TOLOnews⁩ ⁦ tolonews.com/afghanistan/bl…

“In #Afghanistan, a fragile hope emerges and a historical turning point for the country seems to be within reach. We cannot afford to miss it,” writes Vygaudas Ušackas. buff.ly/2WAoMcA

As Trump seeks an exit from Afghanistan, Moscow steps in - CNN edition.cnn.com/2019/02/05/eur…

Selfie Quadcopter Conquers Lithuania. The Idea Is Genius en.nexttech.com/DroneXPro/1/?c…

Among European Allies, Americans Offer Competing Visions - The New York Times nytimes.com/2019/02/16/wor…

A legal analysis by of #NordStream2 in German with my quotes on why the pipeline represents decades old thinking and the Russian lobby interests: kanzlei-walberer.de/deutsch-franzo…

For first time, a woman won Afghanistan’s version of ‘American Idol’ washingtonpost.com/world/2019/03/…

Actress-Activist Jolie Urges Role For Women In Afghan Peace Process rferl.org/a/actress-ange…

From my incoming memories on the need of clear strategic message to Putin: in the event of attack against the Baltics or Poland, Kaliningrad will be wiped out by NATO. youtube.com/shorts/0IItXJR…

The ECFR global poll shows that the world outside Europe is relatively upbeat about the incoming Trump administration in a transactional world, and the idea that it will be good not only for America, but also for peace in Ukraine and the Middle East.  ecfr.eu/publication/al…

Sunday reading about “vines above the clouds”. cyprus-mail.com/2025/01/23/vin…

Kovo 1-ąją pasirodys mano atsiminimų knyga "Diplomatinė misija: nuo Skoudo iki Baltųjų rūmų". Pirmoji jos ištrauka: 15min.lt/kultura/naujie…

My initial account on the White House Meeting on Al Arabia English. Next on BBC TV at 19.30 London time.