Eitvydas_beirunas.mp4 Apr 2026

His strategic vision extends to Lithuania’s role within and the European Union . Having served as the Deputy Ambassador at the Mission of Lithuania to NATO, he has been a vocal proponent of increased Allied presence and investment in regional security infrastructure to counter the strategic ambitions of China and Russia in the Arctic and Baltic regions.

In an era defined by shifting global alliances and the emergence of non-traditional security threats, few individuals have been as centrally positioned in the Baltic diplomatic landscape as Eitvydas Bajarūnas. A career diplomat with over three decades of service, Bajarūnas has represented Lithuania in some of its most critical international roles. His career offers a lens through which to view the evolving challenges of the 21st century, from conventional warfare to the complexities of hybrid threats. Eitvydas_beirunas.mp4

Beyond his roles as a resident ambassador, Bajarūnas has established himself as a leading expert on hybrid warfare . Serving as the Ambassador-at-Large for Hybrid Threats, he has consistently advocated for governmental coordination and robust crisis management to combat non-military aggression. His work with the Center for European Policy Analysis (CEPA) and the Geopolitics and Security Studies Center (GSSC) focuses on strengthening deterrence in the Baltic-Nordic region. His strategic vision extends to Lithuania’s role within