Latvia: Current Issues and U.S. Policy

Abstract

After restoration of its independence in 1991 following decades of Soviet rule, Latvia made rapid strides toward establishing a democratic political system and a dynamic, free market economy. It achieved two key foreign policy goals when it joined NATO and the European Union in 2004. However, relations with Russia remain strained over such issues as the country's Russian-speaking minority and energy relations. Latvia and the United States have excellent relations. Latvia has deployed troops to Iraq and Afghanistan, and plays a significant role in efforts to encourage democracy and a pro-Western orientation among post-Soviet countries. This report will be updated as needed.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 08, 2008
Accession Number
ADA480753

Entities

People

  • Steven Woehrel

Organizations

  • Library of Congress

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Afghanistan
  • Border Security
  • Commerce
  • Department Of Homeland Security
  • Department Of State
  • Economic Systems
  • European Union
  • Foreign Policy
  • Governments
  • Homeland Security
  • International Organizations
  • Market Economy
  • Military Training
  • Nato
  • Political Systems
  • Security
  • United States

Fields of Study

  • Political science

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  • Economics
  • International Relations and Conflict Resolution
  • International Relations and European Studies