June 8, 2025 Greetings! I’m coming to you from home for a change, where the lilacs are out and the weather is great…when it’s not bucketing down with rain, that is. Did you receive this newsletter from a friend? Click here for your own free subscription. Lilacs in Riga Whatever the weather, it is great to be back in Riga, particularly with the big news that Latvia has become a member the United Nations Security Council for 2026-2027. Here’s the official announcement, which outlines Latvia’s...