The research area Military History
Research priorities:
· Military conflicts on the territory of Latvia and the Baltic region in the 20th century.
· Impact of the societal context on the formation of military units in Latvia.
· Formation of officer corps in Latvia between 1920 and 1940 and in the 1990s.
The research area Military Medicine and Psychology
Research priorities:
· Effects of physical exertion on soldiers' health.
· Sustainment of soldiers' physical performance and health in a military environment.
· Maintaining the psychological resilience of soldiers under physical exertion.
The research area the Security and Defense of Latvia and the Baltic States
Research priorities:
· Total defense, comprehensive national defense, and societal resilience.
· Baltic states' security and military cooperation.
· Public opinion on national security and defense in Latvia.
· National identity and civic values in Latvia.
· Introduction and implementation of the State Defence Service in Latvia.
The research area NATO and the EU's Role in European Security
Research priorities:
· NATO cohesion and resilience.
· NATO deterrence and defense strategy.
· NATO efforts to deter Russia in the Baltic region.
· European defense integration.
· NATO and EU defense economy and industrial policy.
The research area Russia's strategy, warfare, and society
Research priorities:
· Russia strategy and foreign policy.
· Hybrid war and non-kinetic warfare; cognitive and mental warfare.
· Russia's interpretation of deterrence and coercion.
· Russia's society and public support for foreign policy.
The research area Military technologies and cooperation with the defense industry
Research priorities:
· 5G solutions and their military applications.
· Wide range UAV solutions and kinetic anti-drone solutions.
· Use of innovative materials in the production of military equipment.