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Education/Academic qualification
5.6 Political science, Expert, Latvian Council of Science
5 Oct 2023 → 4 Oct 2026
5.6 Political science, Expert, Latvian Council of Science
8 Oct 2020 → 7 Oct 2023
5.6 Political science, Expert, Latvian Council of Science
21 Sept 2017 → 20 Sept 2020
Field of Science
- 5.6 Political science
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 5 Gender Equality -
SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 13 Climate Action
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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The Autonomy of EU Member State Health Policy and Its Challenges within the Digital Framework.
Balode, A. (Project leader), Palkova, K. (Supervisor) & Sprūds, A. (Supervisor)
2/10/23 → 30/09/27
Project: PhD projects
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CLINAP: From indifference to making difference in climate policy: improving the interaction between political narrative and societal perceptions in Latvia
Kleinberga, V. (Expert (PhD student)), Sprūds, A. (Project leader), Metla-Rozentāle, L. (Expert), Skulte, I. (Leading expert), Blumfelde-Rutka, K. (Expert), Dāce, E. (Leading expert), Palkova, A. (Assistant (student)), Vašuka, D. (Assistant (student)), Kliedere, S. (Assistant (student)) & Ševeļovs, D. A. (Assistant (student))
1/01/21 → 31/12/23
Project: Fundamental and Applied Research Programme
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The climate change narrative in Latvia and its importance in the Europeanization of Latvia
Kleinberga, V. (Project leader) & Sprūds, A. (Supervisor)
1/10/20 → 30/09/23
Project: PhD projects
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Framing US Nuclear Policy in the Context of NATO Deterrence and Defense Posture Adaptation: a Case Study of the Baltic States (2014-2023)
Vargulis, M. (Project leader) & Sprūds, A. (Supervisor)
1/10/20 → 30/09/23
Project: PhD projects
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Towards the Post-pandemic Recovery: Economic, Political and Legal Framework for Preservation of Latvia's Growth Potential and Increasing Competitiveness (reCOVery-LV)
Šteinbuka, I. (Project leader), Sprūds, A. (Partner's coordinator), Kleinberga, V. (Expert), Andžāns, M. (Expert (PhD student)), Bikovs, A. (Expert (PhD student)), Bukovskis, K. (Expert (PhD student)) & Bērziņa-Čerenkova, U. A. (Expert (PhD student))
1/07/20 → 31/03/21
Project: National Research Programme
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Minimising the Risks of Foreign Influence in Research and Academic Context
Rakstiņš, V., Palkova, K., Sprūds, A. & Agapova, O. (Corresponding Author), 2024, Integrated Computer Technologies in Mechanical Engineering - 2023 : Synergetic Engineering. Nechyporuk, M., Pavlikov, V. & Krytskyi, D. (eds.). Springer Nature, Vol. 2. p. 98-109 12 p. (Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems; vol. 996 LNNS).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › Research › peer-review
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Reflection of the EU Climate Policy Strategic Narrative in the Programmes of Latvian Political Parties - External Convergence and Influence on Shaping Public Opinion
Metla-Rozentāle, L. (Corresponding Author), Kleinberga, V., Žaunerčika, K. & Sprūds, A., 1 May 2022, In: Energies. 15, 9, 3049.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open AccessFile6 Citations (Scopus)148 Downloads (Pure) -
Post-2020 Belarus: Security and Defence Implications to the Baltic States, Poland, and NATO
Andžāns, M., Djatkoviča, E., Hurt, M., Klysinski, K., Samorukov, M., Sivitsky, A., Szymanski, P., Sprūds, A. (Editor) & Vilpišauskas, R., 26 Nov 2021, Riga: Latvian Institute of International Affairs. 90 p.Research output: Book/Report › Book › Research
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Critical infrastructure in the Baltic states and Norway: strategies and practices of protection and communication
Andžāns, M. (Editor), Sprūds, A. (Editor) & Sverdrup, U. (Editor), Oct 2021, Riga: Latvian Institute of International Affairs. 199 p.Research output: Book/Report › Book › Research › peer-review
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Securitization and desecuritization of Russia in the national security and defence concepts of Latvia (1995-2020)
Andžāns, M. & Sprūds, A., 1 Mar 2021, In: Journal of International Studies. 14, 1, p. 190-200 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open AccessFile8 Citations (Scopus)35 Downloads (Pure)
Activities
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Diskusija “Austrumu robeža. Mūsu valsts drošība – vārdi un darbi”
Sprūds, A. (Invited speaker), Kozlovskis, R. (Invited speaker), Ozols, Ģ. (Invited speaker), Gavrilova, J. (Invited speaker), Zaumane, M. (Invited speaker) & Martukāns, J. (Invited speaker)
5 Jul 2024Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
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Ārpolitikas čempionāts 2023
Bošs, E. (Invited speaker), Čigāne, L. (Invited speaker), Kalniņa-Lukaševica, Z. (Invited speaker), Andžāne, L. (Invited speaker), Sprūds, A. (Invited speaker), Lieģis, I. (Invited speaker), Geiba, I. (Invited speaker) & Kalers, J. (Invited speaker)
9 Jun 2023Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
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RSU Research week 2023: PLACES
Dovladbekova, I. (Scientific committee member), Muravska, T. (Scientific committee member), Urbāne, M. (Scientific committee member), Berķe-Berga, A. (Scientific committee member), TRUE, C. (Scientific committee member), Sprūds, A. (Scientific committee member), Leukens, A. (Scientific committee member), Andžāns, M. (Scientific committee member), Bukovskis, K. (Scientific committee member), Bošs, E. (Scientific committee member) & Kleinberga, V. (Scientific committee member)
29 Mar 2023 → 31 Mar 2023Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Organising a conference, workshop, ...
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Enerģētikas Tetris - kā Latvijai nokļūt nākamajā elektroenerģijas ražošanas līmenī?
Sprūds, A. (Invited speaker), Butkevičs, I. (Invited speaker), Gašpuitis, D. (Invited speaker), Kaktiņš, A. (Invited speaker), Mertens, K. (Invited speaker) & Rozentāle, L. (Invited speaker)
2 Jul 2022Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
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Diskusija "Par kādu Latviju tu cīnītos?"
Sprūds, A. (Invited speaker), Šuvajevs, A. (Invited speaker), Gātere, L. (Invited speaker), Ņenaševa, A. (Invited speaker) & Briškens, K. (Invited speaker)
2 Jul 2022Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
Press/Media
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We call for strengthening civil and military cooperation in medical support and provide recommendations
2/12/25
1 item of Media coverage
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Ministry of Defence signs agreements with Latvian universities, funds NGOs
13/11/25
1 item of Media coverage
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Politologist allows Progressive Party may soften positions to enter the government
2/06/23
1 item of Media coverage
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Progressives might soften their stance a little to have a chance of joining the coalition - political expert
2/06/23
1 item of Media coverage
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Latvia is relatively safe from Russian provocations, however risks exist - Spruds
21/02/23
1 item of Media coverage
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