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Research interests
International Political Economy, politics of international finance, inter- and intra-institutional affairs of the European Union, small state politics, world history.
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):
Education/Academic qualification
5.6 Political science, Expert, Latvian Council of Science
3 Oct 2024 → 2 Oct 2027
5.6 Political science, Expert, Latvian Council of Science
7 Oct 2021 → 6 Oct 2024
5.6 Political science, Doctor of Science, Doctor of Political Science (Dr. sc. pol.), International Relations sub-discipline PhD program in Political Science (3 y.), Riga Stradins University
2012 → 2015
6.5 Other humanities, Master, Master of Social sciences (2 y.), Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Helsinki
2008 → 2010
5.9 Other social sciences, Master, Social science Master’s degree in European Studies (2 y.), Faculty of Economics and Management, University of Latvia
2006 → 2008
5.6 Political science, Faculty of Political Science (exchange student), Trier University
Oct 2005 → Mar 2006
5.6 Political science, Bachelor, Social science Bachelor’s degree in political science (4 y.), (International Relations – European Studies), , Rīga Stradiņš University
2002 → 2006
External positions
Visiting Fulbright Scholar, The Foreign Policy Institute (FPI) of the Johns Hopkins University's Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)
Mar 2021 → Aug 2021
Founder and host of a radio program “Diplomatic Lunch”, Latvian Radio 1
Feb 2020 → …
Associate researcher, European Council on Foreign Relations
Dec 2017 → …
Advisor, Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Latvia
Jan 2015 → Jan 2017
Project coordinator at the Department of Presidency Program Planning, Secretariat of the Latvian Presidency of the Council of the European Union
Feb 2013 → Jan 2015
Visiting Lecturer, Riga Graduate School of Law
Mar 2012 → …
Visiting Lecturer , Baltic International Academy
Sept 2010 → Nov 2012
Deputy Director, Latvian Institute of International Affairs
Sept 2008 → …
Senior desk-officer, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Latvia
Aug 2006 → Aug 2008
Field of Science
- 5.6 Political science
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DeCrises: EU Decarbonisation in Times of Crises: Exploring Social Innovations and Enhancing an Equitable Twin Transition
Kleinberga, V. (Partner's coordinator), Karimi, F. (Project leader), Bukovskis, K. (Leading expert), Bite, D. (Leading expert), Kārkliņš, S. (Administrative manager) & Klaipa, L. (Administrative manager)
1/04/25 → 31/03/28
Project: EU Programmes › Horizon Europe
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Internationally Unrecognised States: A Case Study of Nagorno-Karabakh Republic
Potapkins, S. (Project leader) & Bukovskis, K. (Supervisor)
1/10/24 → 29/09/28
Project: PhD projects
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Climate Neutrality Decision Models in Action
Blumberga, D. (Project leader), Atstāja, D. (Leading expert), Bukovskis, K. (Leading expert), Metla-Rozentāle, L. (Expert), Blumfelde-Rutka, K. (Expert), Kleinberga, V. (Expert), Ķipēna, P. (Assistant (student)), Vīnberga, S. E. (Assistant (student)) & Liepa, I. (Participant)
7/02/24 → 6/02/26
Project: National Research Programme
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The Sustainability of Political Parties and Party Associations in Latvia from the Restoration of Independence to the Present Day
Gagunovs, R. (Project leader) & Bukovskis, K. (Supervisor)
3/10/22 → 30/09/26
Project: PhD projects
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Turkey-Greece Crisis of Trust Between the Two Communities and the Leaders
Ozcoskun, D. B. (Project leader) & Bukovskis, K. (Supervisor)
3/10/22 → 30/09/26
Project: PhD projects
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Latvia
Palkova, A., Daugulis, M. & Bukovskis, K. (Corresponding Author), Jul 2025, Palgrave Handbook on the 2024 European Parliament Elections. Fotopoulos, S., Smith, J. & Lodge, J. (eds.). Palgrave Macmillan, Cham, p. 351-364 14 p. (Palgrave Handbook on the 2024 European Parliament Elections).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › Research › peer-review
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Not Important Enough to Neglect: Taiwan in the Diplomacy of Northern and Central Europe
Bērziņa-Čerenkova, U. A. (Editor), Bukovskis, K. (Editor) & Lieģis, I. (Editor), May 2025, Riga: Latvian Institute of International Affairs. 254 p.Research output: Book/Report › Book › Research
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Final Words – Will They, Won’t They?
Lieģis, I., Bērziņa-Čerenkova, U. A. & Bukovskis, K., 2025, Not Important Enough to Neglect: Taiwan in the Diplomacy of Northern and Central Europe. Riga: Latvian Institute of International Affairs, p. 240-247Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Foreword/postscript › Research
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Of Policy and Principles: An Introduction
Lieģis, I., Bukovskis, K. & Bērziņa-Čerenkova, U. A., 2025, Not Important Enough to Neglect: Taiwan in the Diplomacy of Northern and Central Europe. Riga: Latvian Institute of International Affairs, p. 8-12Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Foreword/postscript › Research
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Status Seeking by Small States: The Case of Lithuania and the EU’s Policy on Belarus
Livdanska, B. & Bukovskis, K., 2 Dec 2024, In: Romanian Journal of European Affairs. 24, 2, p. 55-70 15 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Activities
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RSU Research week 2025
Bukovskis, K. (Scientific committee member), Skulte, I. (Scientific committee member), Grīviņš, M. (Scientific committee member), Sedlenieks, K. (Scientific committee member), Putāns, R. (Scientific committee member), Kudeikina, I. (Scientific committee member), Rožukalne, A. (Scientific committee member), Jõesaar, A. (Scientific committee member), Peruško, Z. (Scientific committee member), Palkova, K. (Scientific committee member), Puzo, I. (Scientific committee member), Grīnfelde, M. (Scientific committee member) & Kleinberga, V. (Scientific committee member)
26 Mar 2025 → 28 Mar 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Organising a conference, workshop, ...
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Vilnus University
Bukovskis, K. (Visiting lecturer)
9 Dec 2024 → 10 Dec 2024Activity: Visiting an external institution types › Visiting an external academic institution
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Hankuk University of Foreign Studies
Bukovskis, K. (Visiting lecturer)
30 Oct 2024Activity: Visiting an external institution types › Visiting an external academic institution
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Europeanising Security Perceptions: Latvia and EU’s Sanctions against Russia and Belarus since 2014
Bukovskis, K. (Speaker) & Fernandes, S. (Co-author)
6 Sept 2024Activity: Talk or presentation types › Poster presentation
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Diskusija ''Amerikas Savienotās Valstis un Latvija: veidojot spēcīgu, noturīgu ekonomiku''
Bukovskis, K. (Invited speaker), Sauka, A. (Invited speaker), Alksne-Bensone, A. (Invited speaker), Robinsons, K. (Invited speaker) & Elksniņa-Zaščirinska, Z. (Invited speaker)
5 Jul 2024Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
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Political scientist: Latvia & Azerbaijan seeking closer relations
17/03/23
1 item of Media coverage
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Provision of military support to Ukraine a historically unique situation
16/03/23
1 item of Media coverage
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