Tue, 17 Dec 2024 06:10:03 -0500 https://frontlinebalticyouthforsecurity.buzzsprout.com en-gb © 2024 FRONTLINE - Baltic Youth For Security yes 54515faa-0a2f-5e58-92d5-b362b7350d4a KAS, LATO episodic false Russia’s imperialistic ambitions have shined a new light on the importance of different safety measures for the Baltic states. With the fall of the Soviet Union in the 1990’s the youth in Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia have grown up in a free, democratic state, but is this freedom a given or needs to be earned?

Our youth are not only the future, they need to be engaged in these discussions now. If no one will start the discussion with youth - we will start the discussion ourselves.

KAS and LATO want to join forces with Club “House” (KM) to make an informative podcast for youth. Based on the idea of focusing more on how youths' perception of politics and political engagement has changed in the Baltic states after Russia's full scale invasion of Ukraine.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) KAS, LATO https://storage.buzzsprout.com/ilnb9e6o3w56d3ldevp1xqg0gk9l?.jpg FRONTLINE #3 - Being part of the European community The European continent is a broad and complex system of nations. From more than 50 of these nations, 27 are in the European Union, and 32 are in NATO. Some are on the waiting list for becoming EU or NATO member states, some have been in this position for years. The Baltic states have been lucky enough to be part of the EU and NATO for over 20 years now. This time we want to know more about different perspectives of European countries. Can we speak of a “European Community” and what are the dynamics of them, especially regarding the role of the EU and NATO?

FLF participants from Ukraine, Georgia, and North Macedonia discuss the metaphorical existence of a common European community.

]]> The European continent is a broad and complex system of nations. From more than 50 of these nations, 27 are in the European Union, and 32 are in NATO. Some are on the waiting list for becoming EU or NATO member states, some have been in this position for years. The Baltic states have been lucky enough to be part of the EU and NATO for over 20 years now. This time we want to know more about different perspectives of European countries. Can we speak of a “European Community” and what are the dynamics of them, especially regarding the role of the EU and NATO?

FLF participants from Ukraine, Georgia, and North Macedonia discuss the metaphorical existence of a common European community.

]]> KAS, LATO Buzzsprout-16293347 Tue, 17 Dec 2024 12:00:00 +0200 3943 1 3 full false FRONTLINE - Interview /w Brian Whitmore Brian Whitmore is a journalist and analyst specializing in Russian politics and foreign policy. He is the author of the Power Vertical blog and podcast, senior non-resident Fellow at the Atlantic Council’s Eurasia Center. Whitmore frequently contributes to outlets like Foreign Policy and Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty. 

During his early visit to Riga we had the opportunity to get his expert analysis on Russia’s political landscape and international relations, especially regarding the Baltic states and Latvia.

]]> Brian Whitmore is a journalist and analyst specializing in Russian politics and foreign policy. He is the author of the Power Vertical blog and podcast, senior non-resident Fellow at the Atlantic Council’s Eurasia Center. Whitmore frequently contributes to outlets like Foreign Policy and Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty. 

During his early visit to Riga we had the opportunity to get his expert analysis on Russia’s political landscape and international relations, especially regarding the Baltic states and Latvia.

]]> KAS, LATO Buzzsprout-16063710 Thu, 07 Nov 2024 11:00:00 +0200 3192 1 3 full false FRONTLINE #2 - How Important Is The Youth Vote In The EP Elections? Looking at the European Parliament election results and discussing the importance of the youth vote. Young people in the EU show an overall growing interest in political and social issues that directly affect their future. Should centrist parties keep trying to adopt far right narratives on immigration at both national and EU levels, hoping to retain voters who might otherwise consider defecting to far right parties? Is the younger generation turning to the right for the indecisiveness of the ruling powers in Europe? Is populism to blame?

]]> Looking at the European Parliament election results and discussing the importance of the youth vote. Young people in the EU show an overall growing interest in political and social issues that directly affect their future. Should centrist parties keep trying to adopt far right narratives on immigration at both national and EU levels, hoping to retain voters who might otherwise consider defecting to far right parties? Is the younger generation turning to the right for the indecisiveness of the ruling powers in Europe? Is populism to blame?

]]> Buzzsprout-15667506 Sat, 31 Aug 2024 08:00:00 +0300 4974 1 2 full false FRONTLINE #1 - Do You Feel Safe? In this episode we explore the factors influencing the sense of safety among youth in the Baltic states.

Young people from Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia discuss feeling safe in the Baltic states.

Starting from the perception of Russia as a threat during childhood, to youth engagement in politics after Russia’s full scale invasion of Ukraine and planning a secure future as a young person in the Baltic states.

]]> In this episode we explore the factors influencing the sense of safety among youth in the Baltic states.

Young people from Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia discuss feeling safe in the Baltic states.

Starting from the perception of Russia as a threat during childhood, to youth engagement in politics after Russia’s full scale invasion of Ukraine and planning a secure future as a young person in the Baltic states.

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