Institute of International Relations and Political Science

Lithuanians approve of permanent mandatory military service, survey finds

Lithuanians are in favour of universal conscription despite the ongoing debate on mandatory military service among politicians, a recent survey finds.

30% of respondents ready to take up arms to defend

A survey carried out by Vilnius University shows that around 30% of Lithuanians are ready to take up arms to defend Lithuania, while 60% are prepared to...

Landsbergis: it is high time to open NATO’s door to Ukraine

On Wednesday, 14 June, security and international relations experts from the United States, the United Kingdom, and Nordic and Central European countries...

War in Ukraine: a reflection of a world order in crisis?

Since the 24th of February, the war in Ukraine raised and highlighted multiple questions – how to define the real scope and participants of a shifting...

Political scientists: Biden's victory would be more favorable to Lithuania

Democratic candidate Joe Biden 's victory in the US presidential election would be more favorable to Lithuania, political scientists have told BNS,...