Second round of voting gives win to Lithuanian centre-right grouping of the Peasants and Greens Union
Baltic Nations articles on Democracy Chronicles
Democracy in the Baltic Nations of northern Europe, named after the Baltic Sea has made great progress since the collapse of the Soviet Union. Estonian, Latvian and Lithuanian democracy is covered in this section. Also check out our page on World Democracy.
How Belarus Balances Relations With Giant Neighbors
Dictator Alexander Lukashenko of Belarus balances Europe and Russia relations to keep power
Russian Threat To the EU One of Many in Turbulent Times
Europe is being forced to awaken to a new reality of a more confrontational stance from Russia that threatens to destabilize the continent and return it to an era of division and even open conflict.
Election Commission Defends Estonian Internet Voting Safety
Worries over Estonian internet voting safety are unfounded claim leading government administrators
Destroyed Ukraine Tank as Latvian Anti-Putin Art
German artist displays a destroyed Ukrainian tank from recent battle as Latvian anti-Putin art
Principals Behind Estonia Online Voting Progress
Since 2005 launch, Estonia online voting progress includes moving from local to national usage
Why E-Stonia Internet Voting Should be Stopped
Tech experts warn that radical E-Stonia internet voting plans are vulnerable to foul play
Eastern Europe Worries Openly About Russia Aggression
Russia intent on conquering slice of Ukraine as Eastern Europe worries who will be next
Activist Hacker Fights for His Freedom in Latvia
Like Anonymous and Wikileaks, Latvia activist hacker fights for his freedom tests boundaries of information and law
Forced Flight of Russia Environmental Activists to Estonia
Putin forces flight of Russia environmental activist community to neighboring democracy Estonia