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By Markuss Kozlinskis Last week, the Baltic States received alarming reports from Washington, DC, with outlets like The Financial Times and The Washington Post stating that the Trump administration intends to halt long-time security assistance programs for Europe. Among the potentially suspended programs is also the Baltic Security Initiative (BSI)Continue Reading

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(By Alo Kuusik/JBANC)  The Origins of a Principle In 1932, faced with Japan’s invasion of Manchuria, U.S. Secretary of State Henry Stimson articulated a clear stance that the United States would not recognize territorial changes achieved through force. This position, soon known as the Stimson Doctrine, set out to counterContinue Reading

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(Markuss Kozlinskis/JBANC) — On June 3, Latvia won election to the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), securing a non-permanent seat for the 2026–2027 term. Latvia received 178 votes – well above the 129 needed for a two-thirds majority of the 193 UN members. This marks Latvia’s first time on theContinue Reading

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The Joint Baltic American National Committee, Inc. (JBANC) seeks to fill the full-time salaried position of Assistant Managing Director starting in July 2025. The position would provide a platform for eventual leadership and oversight of overall operations and strategic planning for the organization. The employee would report to the JBANCContinue Reading

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Three years ago, Russia began its unprovoked full-scale invasion and war against Ukraine. Russia’s campaign of terror continues unabated and is aided by accomplices in Iran, North Korea, and China.   February 24th marks three years since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine and 11 years since Russian forces invaded Crimea.Continue Reading

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2024 was a busy year for advocacy on the U.S.-Baltic front. 2025 will continue to be so. For a full overview of Joint Baltic American National Committee’s activities in 2024 with photos read our newsletter and sign up for future updates! In the United States Congress, a sign of successContinue Reading

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On October 20, 2024, the JBANC team attended the 33rd annual Baltic Unity Day held at the Lakewood Estonian House in Jackson, New Jersey. Unity Day affirms the Baltic states’ historic common struggle for re-independence and celebrates the continued vibrancy of the Estonian, Latvian, and Lithuanian diaspora communities. Baltic UnityContinue Reading

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(Karl-Heikki Jõks/JBANC) – 2024 marks the 80th anniversary of the tragic Great Flight (Mass Flight), being commemorated by Estonians this year. The circumstances affected not only Estonians but also Latvians and Lithuanians. In 1944, with the return of Soviet occupation to the Baltic states, hundreds of thousands of Estonians, Latvians,Continue Reading