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Bajarūnas’s diplomatic practice is underpinned by a rigorous academic background, including a Master of Arts in War Studies from King’s College London. This intellectual foundation is evident in his frequent contributions to security discourse, including lectures at institutions like Stanford University and his articles on energy security and geopolitical fragmentation published in Modern Diplomacy .

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. Eitvydas_beirunas.mp4

Eitvydas Bajarūnas represents the modern face of Baltic diplomacy: strategic, resilient, and deeply integrated into international security frameworks. Whether managing the total breakdown of relations with a hostile neighbor or advising on the nuances of hybrid defense, his career reflects Lithuania’s proactive stance on the global stage. As the security architecture of Europe continues to transform, the insights and experience of veteran diplomats like Bajarūnas remain essential for navigating the uncertainties of the future. Serving as the Ambassador-at-Large for Hybrid Threats, he

Bajarūnas’s professional trajectory is marked by high-stakes assignments, most notably as the Lithuanian Ambassador to the United Kingdom , Sweden , and Russia . His tenure in Moscow (2020–2022) coincided with one of the most volatile periods in modern history—the escalation and eventual commencement of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Bajarūnas has described this period as the "toughest assignment" possible for a Lithuanian diplomat, characterized by the collapse of traditional diplomacy in the face of open aggression. Whether managing the total breakdown of relations with

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.