On this episode of #TheGlobalExchange, Colin Robertson sits down with Former Latvian President, Valdis Zatlers, to discuss the President's previous visit to Ottawa, Russia's impact on Latvian culture and operations, and Canada's presence in Latvia through the multinational brigade.

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Participants' bios

Valdis Zatlers is the Former President of Latvia (2007-2011)

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Host bio:

Colin Robertson is a former diplomat and Senior Advisor to the Canadian Global Affairs Institute.

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Reading Recommendations:

- "The Afghanistan File" by Prince Turki AlFaisal Al Saud

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Music Credit: Drew Phillips | Producer: Jordyn Carroll

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Recording Date: July 17, 2025

Release date:

July 21, 2025