https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u0l1WcC2RX8 The documentary “Unbreakable” showcases the inspiring stories of five remarkable women serving in the Latvian National Armed Forces. Through their courage, expertise, and dedication, these women not only strengthen national defense but also challenge stereotypes, proving that service to one’s country knows no gender. Their
The Latvian Transatlantic Organisation is dedicated to fostering resilience among journalists by equipping them with the tools and expertise to navigate a rapidly evolving global landscape. Through trainings, masterclasses, in-depth analysis, and policy recommendations, our program supports journalists in delivering impactful and informed reporting that strengthens
The 4th Annual Masterclasses for Young Political Leaders in the Baltic States, in partnership with the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Baltic States, took place from 26 to 28 April. Opening remarks were made by LATO's Toms Baumanis and Latvia's Deputy Speaker, Zanda Kalniņa-Lukaševica. YATA Latvia kicked things off with
The #SafeLatvia project was implemented by the Latvian Transatlantic Organisation (LATO) Expert Group and the Strategic Communications Coordination Department of the State Chancellery with the aim to study the information resilience of local communities, offer simulation-based training, and raise public awareness of the multidimensional and
On 12 December 2023, in cooperation with the State Chancellery, LATO presented research on societal resilience in the three Baltic States. This was the first time that a common analysis methodology was used. The main collaborators in this initiative from neighbouring countries were Dmitrij Teperiks
In 2023, LATO participated in a year-long project led by the Visegrad Insight think tank, which focused on predicting the outcome of the European Parliament elections based on various possible scenarios and making appropriate policy recommendations. In addition to several international events outside Latvia and
On 23 May 2023, LATO, in cooperation with the Canadian Embassy in Latvia, organised a discussion on the militarisation of the Arctic and its possible implications for the security of the Baltic Sea region. The discussion included the presentation of a specialised policy report on
On 21 November 2023, the Latvian Transatlantic Organisation in cooperation with the Embassy of Moldova in Latvia organised a discussion with Ms Stella Leucă, State Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and European Integration of the Republic of Moldova. The discussion was also attended
On 24 February 2023, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in cooperation with the Transatlantic Organisation of Latvia, organised a discussion " Standing by Ukraine Against Russia's Aggression". The discussion focused on the indomitable willpower of the Ukrainian people to defend their freedom and their land, the
On 5 January 2023, LATO, in cooperation with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Latvia and the Embassy of Moldova in Latvia, organised a discussion with representatives of the Latvian non-governmental sector and think tanks. The aim of the discussion was to
As the war continues in Ukraine, LATO's youth organisation YATA Latvia is implementing the project "We are here, you will be here" to promote discussion on the integration of Ukraine in the Euro-Atlantic space. The project is designed to integrate and help young people from Ukraine
The project created media and social media content in the Russian language (for the Russian-speaking community) in eastern part of Latvia. The created video and social media content encouraged further in-depth knowledge-based discussions on strategic communication with the socially and politically marginalized language minority groups