Marking the 75th Anniversary of NATO: quo-vadis?

On behalf of the Latvian Institute of International Affairs and in cooperation with the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung Baltic States, we cordially invite you to join the public discussion “Marking the 75th Anniversary of NATO: quo-vadis?”. 

Discussion recording is available here.

Following the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine and escalating challenges in other regions, NATO has undergone significant transformation in recent years. This not only affects how each member state constructs its defense but also shapes the current and future risks and opportunities for the Alliance. Join us for an essential dialogue on the momentous occasion of NATO's 75th anniversary. Explore the organization's pivotal role and profound impact on global security, reflect on its achievements, and delve into the challenges and opportunities shaping its future trajectory.

Panelists:

  • Linas LINKEVICIUS, Diplomat & Former Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania;

  • Lukasz KULESA, Deputy Head of Research at the Polish Institute of International Affairs;

  • Steven ANDREASEN, National security consultant to the Nuclear Threat Initiative;

  • David CADIER, Assistant Professor of International Relations at the University of Groningen, Netherlands;

  • Helga KALM, Director of Lennart Meri Conference and Researcher at the International Centre for Defence and Security.

Moderator: Imants LIEĢIS, Fellow at Latvian Institute of International Affairs.

The discussion is part of the annual Riga Dialogue. The Riga Dialogue annually gathers high-level policy-makers and experts from the European Union, the United States, and the neighboring countries aiming to discuss current challenges to Euro-Atlantic security and provide policy recommendations for building a more stable security environment.

Publicēts 16. maijs, 2024