Doctoral studies at the University of Latvia, 2025-present
Master’s degree in Diplomacy (University of Latvia, 2022)
Bachelor’s degree in Political science (University of Latvia, 2020)
Nozīmīgākā profesionālā pieredze
- Researcher, LaSER Think Tank (Latvian Strategy and Economic Research Institute), 2025-present
- Expert/Research assistant, Advanced Social and Political Research Institute, University of Latvia, 2026 - present
- Head of Innovation and Research Policy Section, Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Latvia, 2024-2025
Aktuālais pētniecības darbs
- Defence Innovation in Small European States
Galvenās publikācijas
- Kondrāts, J., Kits, R., Pundure, J., & Jēkabsone, I. (2026). Butter through guns? Mobilizing innovation for defence in the Euro-Atlantic area. Defence Studies, 26(3), 430–457. DOI: 10.1080/14702436.2026.2664455
- Kits, R. (2026). The Baltic Defence Industry: United We Scale, Divided We Fail?, Riga: LaSER Think Tank
- Kits, R., Kleczkowska, A., & Vahtre, K. (2026). Reporting Suspicious Activities – Legal Foresight. Res Publica Foundation / Visegrad Insight.
- Kits, R. (2025). Towards the Baltic Tiger: How to Strengthen Baltic Defence Cooperation? Riga: LaSER Think Tank.
- Kits, R, & Vilks, A. (2025). From Siren to Shelter? Civil Defence in Riga. Riga: LaSER Think Tank.
- Birka, I., Kļaviņš, D., & Kits, R. (2022). Duty of Care: Consular Diplomacy Response of Baltic and Nordic Countries to COVID-19. The Hague Journal of Diplomacy, 18(1), 133-164. DOI: 10.1163/1871191x-bja10115