Geopolitics and Security Studies Center

Geopolitics and Security Studies Center is a leading Lithuanian think-tank on international affairs since 2006.

[Geopolitics and Security Studies Center @GSSC_LT]

GSSC hosted a discussion with @benedettabertiw, Secretary General of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly. The discussion was moderated by @Leskevicius, Chief Foreign Policy Advisor.

The meeting focused on the outcomes of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly Spring Session held in Vilnius, the upcoming NATO Summit in Ankara, and the future strengthening of the Alliance.
https://t.co/YRQKZx9sLY

[Geopolitics and Security Studies Center @GSSC_LT]

Armenia’s upcoming parliamentary elections are unfolding amid growing polarization, external pressure, and geopolitical competition.

In a new publication, Sergejs Potapkins, Researcher at the Latvian Institute of International Affairs, examines how the outcome could shape not only Armenia’s domestic politics, but also the broader balance of power in the South Caucasus.

The article explores the risks of hybrid interference, the transformation of Russia’s role, growing Western engagement, and the question of what political model Armenia may choose after the election.

Read more: https://t.co/Yvy18HGQOG

[Geopolitics and Security Studies Center @GSSC_LT]

We are sharing moments from the discussion at the GSSC with H.E. Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Albania @HoxhaFer.

https://t.co/CIcSpcBa0g

[Geopolitics and Security Studies Center @GSSC_LT]

@HoxhaFer Thank you for an engaging and insightful discussion at GSSC.🙌

[Geopolitics and Security Studies Center @GSSC_LT]

On Monday, the Geopolitics and Security Studies Center hosted a discussion with H.E. Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Albania @HoxhaFer.
The discussion was moderated by GSSC Director @LinasKojala.

The meeting focused on EU enlargement, the current security situation, NATO’s role, and developments in the Western Balkans.

https://t.co/FDvph4mO12

[Geopolitics and Security Studies Center @GSSC_LT]

On 22 May, GSSC hosted a side session at the @GLOBSEC Forum 2026: “From Catching Up to Leading: Lessons from Europe’s Eastern Flank.”

Together with Admiral Rob Bauer, Ambassador @kvolker, @HallgrenJakob, @MerleMaigre, and @MaZaborowski, we discussed deterrence, resilience, preparedness, and the lessons Europe can learn from its Eastern Flank in strengthening security across the continent.

The discussion was moderated by GSSC Chief Project Officer Juljan Jachovič.

#GLOBSEC2026 #NATO #EuropeanSecurity #EasternFlank

[Geopolitics and Security Studies Center @GSSC_LT]

Last week at GSSC: Ukraine, European defence, and transatlantic security. 🛡️

Key voices shaping the security agenda of Ukraine, Europe, and the transatlantic community came together.

GSSC welcomed @Kyrylo_Budanov, @KubiliusA, @TobiasBunde. The week concluded with a discussion featuring the President of the Republic of Finland, @alexstubb.

The symbolic highlight of the week was the Knight First Class of the Order of the Lion of Finland awarded to GSSC Director @LinasKojala.

[Geopolitics and Security Studies Center @GSSC_LT]

“The Nordic and Baltic states are a family.”
GSSC Director @LinasKojala has been awarded Knight First Class of the Order of the Lion of Finland.

The award was conferred by the President of the Republic of Finland, @alexstubb. L. Kojala emphasized that this recognition belongs to the entire GSSC team.

Read more: https://t.co/cSNybwHL0l

[Geopolitics and Security Studies Center @GSSC_LT]

Is Georgia moving further away from the European Union?

In his new bulletin, @DionisCenusa, GSSC Associate Expert, examines how the Georgian government is reshaping its approach to European integration. EU membership is increasingly presented not as a strategic and value-based choice, but as a question of practical benefits.

At the same time, pressure on civil society, independent media, and the opposition is growing. According to the author, Georgia is moving closer to the Azerbaijani model: maintaining pragmatic dialogue with the EU while avoiding the political and democratic commitments required for accession. This raises an important question for the European Union: how should it respond to a country whose society remains strongly pro-European, while its government is moving further away from the European path?

Read more: https://t.co/7lObQwSqb2

[Geopolitics and Security Studies Center @GSSC_LT]

Deeply honoured to receive Finland’s state decoration – Knight First Class of the Order of the Lion of Finland – from President @alexstubb.

This is a recognition not of me personally, but of the work of the entire @GSSC_LT team.

As President Stubb said: the Nordic and Baltic states are a family. 🇱🇹🇫🇮

[Geopolitics and Security Studies Center @GSSC_LT]

“You’re not going to solve the world’s problems with like-minded countries alone,” said H.E. @alexstubb, President of the Republic of Finland, at GSSC’s discussion, moderated by @LinasKojala, Director of GSSC.
The conversation focused on how Europe can preserve its values, security, and ability to act in a fragmented world order.

Read more: https://t.co/OuIDB3renb
Video: https://t.co/IXXHr9PCIB

[Geopolitics and Security Studies Center @GSSC_LT]

The GSSC discussion with President of Finland @alexstubb, “Rebalancing the New World Order: Cooperation in the Age of Fragmentation,” is now live!🎥

Follow the livestream here: https://t.co/mx4fgmCHm5

[Geopolitics and Security Studies Center @GSSC_LT]

We are pleased to welcome @alexstubb, President of the Republic of Finland, to today’s GSSC event in Vilnius.

Join us live for a conversation on “Rebalancing the New World Order: Cooperation in the Age of Fragmentation”, moderated by @LinasKojala, CEO of GSSC.
Watch the livestream here: https://t.co/IRlS5bjO63

[Alexander Stubb @alexstubb]

Suzanne and I are beginning a two-day state visit to Lithuania today. During the visit, I will meet President @GitanasNauseda and other members of the state leadership.

Lithuania is a close friend and an important partner to Finland.

Accompanying the visit are Minister for Foreign Trade and Development @VilleTavio and a delegation of 27 Finnish companies.

[Geopolitics and Security Studies Center @GSSC_LT]

What a week for the Geopolitics and Security Studies Center.

We thank @Kyrylo_Budanov for sharing his reflections after the discussion held at GSSC on the lessons of Ukrainian resistance, the technological transformation of modern warfare, and what these developments mean for the security of NATO countries, including Lithuania.

His message is clear: Europe’s security is being defended in Ukraine, and our common advantage over the enemy lies in technology, speed, and unity.

Across four high-level events this week, GSSC is bringing together decision-makers, security experts, and international partners to discuss the key challenges facing Lithuania, Europe, and the transatlantic community.

And the week is not over yet. Tomorrow, GSSC will host another event at Tesonet: a conversation with the President of the Republic of Finland, @alexstubb.

More moments and insights to follow.

[Kyrylo Budanov @Kyrylo_Budanov]

Досвід України доводить: сучасну війну виграють волею та участю всього суспільства. Литовська модель «всеохопної оборони» та наш український спротив базуються на єдиному принципі: агресор має опинитися в нестерпних умовах на кожному метрі захопленої землі. Протягом моєї поїздки до Вільнюса детально проговорили з нашими партнерами методи протидії загрозам із боку РФ.

Мав честь бути прийнятим Президентом Литви Гітанасом Наусєдою. Передав слова вдячності від Президента України Володимира Зеленського за непохитну позицію Вільнюса. Обговорили всі питання, від ситуації на фронті до спільних виробництв у галузі оборонної промисловості. Зачепили питання вступу в ЄС. Литва підтримує нас у всьому.

З міністром національної оборони Робертасом Каунасом проговорили важливі питання безпекової співпраці, яка зробить наші країни сильнішими.

Також взяв участь у дискусії в Центрі геополітики та досліджень безпеки. Обговорили уроки українського спротиву для безпеки країн НАТО, зокрема й Литви. Окрему увагу приділили технологічній трансформації сучасної війни через розвиток екосистеми дронів. Мій меседж чіткий: безпека Європи сьогодні виборюється в Україні, і наша спільна перевага над ворогом полягає в технологіях, швидкості та єдності.

Працюємо далі.

[Geopolitics and Security Studies Center @GSSC_LT]

@LinasKojala, together with Kristupas Vaitiekūnas, Juras Taminskas, Andrius Pranckevičius and Laimonas Rimkus, participated in the discussion “From the Strait of Hormuz to the Baltic Shores: How Geopolitics Is Rewriting Our Economy?”, held during the XIV Congress of the Lithuanian Confederation of Industrialists at the Merchants’ Club.

The discussion was moderated by @EitvydasB.

https://t.co/naWWfw5Xqx

[Geopolitics and Security Studies Center @GSSC_LT]

Germany’s decisions today have long-term significance for the security of NATO’s eastern flank.

GSSC hosted the first event in the “Vilnius-Berlin Pulse” series, dedicated to Germany’s foreign, security and defence policy. The discussion featured @TobiasBunde, Director of Research and Policy at the Munich Security Conference. The event was moderated by @Leskevicius, GSSC Chief Adviser on Foreign Policy.

The discussion addressed Germany’s changing strategic thinking, the transformation of the Bundeswehr, the deployment of the German brigade in Lithuania, transatlantic relations and challenges within NATO.

Read more: https://t.co/GDMaOy2iGn

[Geopolitics and Security Studies Center @GSSC_LT]

We invite you to an exclusive conversation with the President of Finland, Alexander Stubb!

🌍 The event “Rebalancing the New World Order: Cooperation in the Age of Fragmentation” will focus on the changing world order, Europe’s security architecture, and cooperation in the face of growing geopolitical challenges.

The discussion will be moderated by @LinasKojala, Director of the Geopolitics and Security Studies Center.

📍Tesonet headquarters, Švitrigailos g. 36 (Entrance A), Vilnius
🗓 May 14
🕑14:20–15:30
🗣 The event will be held in English

⚠️ Please note that only pre-registered participants will be admitted to the event. Upon arrival, a valid photo ID will be required. Please arrive on time – late arrivals will not be admitted. Bringing large personal belongings is not recommended.

Registration: https://t.co/a4Ksvkwxin

[Geopolitics and Security Studies Center @GSSC_LT]

Šiandien Geopolitikos ir saugumo studijų centre - Ukrainos Prezidento kanceliarijos vadovo @Kyrylo_Budanov vizitas.

Diskusiją moderavo Centro direktorius @LinasKojala.

Daugiau skaitykite:
https://t.co/flgzS9A6pa
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Today, Kyrylo Budanov, Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, visited the Geopolitics and Security Studies Center.

The discussion was moderated by Linas Kojala, Director of GSSC.

Read more:
https://t.co/4k7srLA3Qk

[Geopolitics and Security Studies Center @GSSC_LT]

https://t.co/CILWG1p3NO

[Geopolitics and Security Studies Center @GSSC_LT]

Europe’s eastern flank needs decisions, not delays. 🇪🇺

At @GSSC_LT, we discussed defence, Ukraine’s experience and Europe’s role in strengthening NATO.

Thank you @KubiliusA, Amb @DMatulionis, MoD viceminister @Godliauskas and MP @LKasciunas for the discussion.🤝

[Andrius Kubilius @KubiliusA]

For 🇱🇹Lithuania and other 🇪🇺Eastern Flank MS, strengthening our defence is not a theoretical issue-it is a necessity.

Great debate @GSSC_LT with Amb @DMatulionis, MoD viceminister @Godliauskas and MP @LKasciunas on best ways to europeanize defence 🇪🇺.

#EUDefence