Eriks Jekabsons

Eriks Jekabsons is a professor at Maria Curie-Skłodowska University (UMCS) and the University of Latvia, specializing in the political and military history of Latvia and the Baltic region in the early 20th century. He focuses on national minorities, international relations, and historiography.

• Affiliated with the Department of Political Thought and Political Communication
• Faculty of Political Science and Journalism

His research emphasizes the interplay between military conflicts and state formation in the Baltic States, particularly during the Latvian War of Independence and interwar diplomacy. He analyzes minority communities (Poles, Lithuanians, Jews) and political transitions, including the 1934 coup d’état.

Jekabsons has published over 30 books and 310 articles. His works explore the Baltic States’ neutrality, military history, and diplomatic ties with countries like the USA, Poland, and Turkey. Key trends include archival research, biographical dictionaries, and cross-border collaborations.

Scientific awards:

• Golden Cross of Merit (Poland)
• Order of Merit (Poland)
• Fulbright Scholarship for research at Stanford University

He has collaborated with institutions across Eastern Europe and authored biographies of political figures, military officers, and legal professionals, contributing to the historiography of Latvia’s statehood and international interactions.