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June 7, 2026Open Access

The Language of Trust: The Mechanisms of Institutional Trust in NATO among Russian and Latvian Speakers in Latvia

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This analysis aims to understand the levels of institutional trust in NATO among Russian and Latvian speakers in Latvia, exploring underlying motivations and factors.
Quantitative analysis using Eurobarometer 97.5 (2022) data
Models applied include multiple linear regression and causal mediation through CB-SEM
Examined relationships among language, demographic controls, threat perceptions, and policy responses
Causal mediation found between language, threat perception, policy responses, and trust in NATO
Language effect diminishes with the introduction of additional variables
Policy responses emerged as the strongest predictors of trust in NATO

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Quantitative analysis examines institutional trust in NATO among Russian and Latvian speakers, suggesting language and policy responses influence perceptions.

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Kate Klinger (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a250c027def13d035e1bfed https://doi.org/10.17615/gfhw-wa87

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Quantitative analysis examines institutional trust in NATO among Russian and Latvian speakers, suggesting language and policy responses influence perceptions.

The Language of Trust: The Mechanisms of Institutional Trust in NATO among Russian and Latvian Speakers in Latvia

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The Language of Trust: The Mechanisms of Institutional Trust in NATO among Russian and Latvian Speakers in Latvia

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