Kaspars GermaniS

Kaspars Germanis is interested in the relationships between African countries and Russia, their policies regarding Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and interactions with the West. He is also focused on Ukrainian issues. However, like his colleagues, he is involved in Latvian foreign policy and its research.   

His most significant work at the Center for Geopolitical Studies Riga focuses on Latvia’s experience at the UN and Latvia’s relations with Africa. He also manages the Latvian-Ukrainian think tank network LatUkrNet. 

He has about 20 years of journalism experience, working for both Latvian and international media, with a focus on domestic political news, foreign affairs, and economics. He also has over 10 years of advisory experience, collaborating on various projects across areas like market research, education, and environmental protection, among others.    

Kaspars Germanis holds a master's degree in social anthropology.    

List of publications:

2025

Ģērmanis, K. (2025). Latvia at the UN: From Aid Recipient to Contributor. https://www.geopolitics.center/outputs/latvia-at-the-un-from-aid-recipient-to-contributor  

Ģērmanis, K. (2024). When Demands for Peace Violate the Right to Self-Defense. Foreign Policy Research Institute. https://www.fpri.org/article/2025/03/when-demands-for-peace-violate-the-right-to-self-defense/ 

2024 

Ģērmanis, K. (2024). 45 Days in Ukraine, 1,000 Days in War. Foreign Policy Research Institute. https://www.fpri.org/article/2024/12/45-days-in-ukraine-1000-days-in-war/ 

Ģērmanis, K. (2024). Latvia and Africa: An Untrodden Road. Foreign Policy Research Institute. https://www.fpri.org/article/2024/07/latvia-and-africa-an-untrodden-road/ 

Ģērmanis, K. & Andžāns, M. (2024). Latvia and African Countries: At the Beginning of a New Road. Center for Geopolitical Studies Riga. https://www.geopolitics.center/outputs/latvia-and-african-countries-at-the-beginning-of-a-new-road