Research Guides: The Baltic States: Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania: Current Issues and Media

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This section highlights reliable, up-to-date English-language and bilingual sources covering current affairs, politics, journalism, and digital culture across the Baltic States.

Regional and Pan-Baltic News Outlets

The Baltic Times
Independent English-language newspaper covering news, business, and culture across Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania.
Baltic News Network
Regional news service reporting on politics, economy, and social issues across the Baltic States, often with EU perspectives.
ERR News – Estonian Public Broadcasting
English-language coverage of Estonian politics, culture, and policy from the national broadcaster.
LSM English – Latvian Public Media
Balanced English-language reporting on Latvian politics, society, and culture.
LRT English – Lithuanian National Broadcaster
Daily English-language updates on Lithuanian and regional affairs.

Investigative Journalism & Media Literacy

Re:Baltica – The Baltic Center for Investigative Journalism
Investigative reporting on corruption, disinformation, democracy, and media freedom across the Baltics.
Baltic Centre for Media Excellence
Regional NGO supporting media literacy and quality journalism; includes training materials and reports in English.
University of Tartu – Media Research
Academic hub studying Baltic media systems, digital culture, and communication transformations.

Politics, Society, and Regional Integration

Baltic Insight
Analytical articles and essays on Baltic geopolitics, security, and cooperation within the EU and NATO context.
EUvsDisinfo
Official EU initiative countering disinformation, including frequent case studies from the Baltic region.
The Foreign Policy Centre
Think tank publishing commentary on Baltic foreign policy, democracy, and information security.
New Eastern Europe
Journal focusing on Central and Eastern Europe with frequent Baltic-related analyses on democracy, security, and regional policy.

Think Tanks & Research Centers

Eastern Europe Studies Centre (EESC, Lithuania)
Independent think tank publishing reports on democracy, disinformation, and regional integration.
International Centre for Defense and Security (ICDS, Estonia)
Research center producing analysis on defense, security, and NATO cooperation.
Latvian Institute of International Affairs (LIIA)
Policy papers and research on Latvia’s foreign affairs, security, and transatlantic relations.
NATO Strategic Communications Centre of Excellence (Riga)
Research on hybrid threats, information warfare, and media resilience.