From 1 January to 31 May 2025, LATO implemented the project “Comprehensive National Defence: The Latvian Experience”, aimed at strengthening Latvia’s comprehensive national defence and societal resilience by combining research, policy dialogue, public engagement, and international visibility. At its core was an evidence-based approach, drawing
On 21 January 2025, a public discussion on European defence policy on NATO’s eastern flank took place at the French Institute in Latvia. The event was organised by the French Institute and the French Embassy in Latvia in cooperation with LATO, the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung in the
From 19 to 23 November 2024, LATO implemented a project under which intensive training sessions were organised in Riga for representatives of national and regional media. More than 60 participants from all regions of Latvia took part, representing various types of media and institutions related
In 2024, LATO participated as a co-organiser of the summer school “Navigating Security in the Baltic States: The West's Stance on Its Borderlands”, held in cooperation with the University of Latvia from 22 July to 2 August. The programme brought together international students from eight
On 3 July 2024, LATO organised a discussion for members of the youth organisation YATA Latvia on the Azov Brigade and strategic narratives in the context of Russia’s war against Ukraine. The discussion was led by expert Vlad Vernigora, analysing the impact of information operations
On 11 June 2024, LATO organised a roundtable discussion as a side event to the StratCom Conference in Riga, focusing on countering foreign information manipulation and interference (FIMI) through strategic communication approaches. The discussion brought together experts to explore the role of strategic communication in addressing
From May to September 2024, LATO, in cooperation with the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung in the Baltic states, “Club “The House”, and the Riga Stradiņš University student media “Skaļāk”, implemented the project “FRONTLINE – Baltic Youth for Security”, within which a podcast on security issues in the Baltic
In 2024, LATO participated as a partner in the Foresight project implemented by “Visegrad Insight”, focusing on the analysis of future development scenarios for European Union policies. Within the project, LATO engaged in expert discussions and collaborative activities with policymakers and researchers from Central Europe
“From Latvia to Kyrgyzstan: Education for All” is a project implemented by LATO youth organisation YATA Latvia within the framework of the “LAPAS Connects” initiative by the Latvian Platform for Development Cooperation (LAPAS). The project aims to raise awareness about how regional and gender inequality
In November 2024, YATA Latvia organised a three-day international conference in Riga titled “The Importance of International Conventions.” The conference brought together 49 young people from Latvia, Norway, Finland, Sweden, and South Africa to explore how international conventions help protect peace, freedom, democracy, and human
YATA Latvia, in cooperation with YATA Ukraine, implemented the project “We Are Here, You Will Be Here.” As the war in Ukraine continues, the project was created to encourage discussion on Ukraine’s integration into the Euro-Atlantic space, with a particular focus on how these processes
From 18 to 20 September 2024, youth representatives from YATA Latvia visited schools in several towns and cities across the Latgale region to meet students and inspire them through personal stories about civic engagement and different opportunities for growth and development. “Latgale = Latvia” is a