The Impact of a Polycrisis on Policy and Institutional Change: A Framework for Analysis and Methodology

This article introduces a special issue dedicated to examining the management of the polycrisis and the policy responses of Lithuanian governments and public sector organizations between 2021 and 2025. It outlines the theoretical framework and research methodology used to analyze strategic decisions and operational practices in the areas of migration, energy, and sanctions policy, all within a broader geopolitical context. The research under the special issue explores potential spillover effects between individual crises, identifies differences in crisis management across policy domains, and offers suggestions for future research on resilience in public management.