Vaira Vike-Freiberga, Ph.D., Former President of Latvia; President, Club de Madrid

The current conflict between Russia and the Ukraine has called attention to Eastern European security. Dr. Vaira Vike-Freiberga was the president of the Republic of Latvia from 1999 to 2007. She played an instrumental role for her country in achieving membership in the European Union and NATO. She also raised the world's recognition of Latvia through her international activities, such as assuming the role of special envoy on United Nations reform. Hear Dr. Vike-Freiberga as she discusses recent events related to Ukraine, the Baltic States and NATO.