Merle Maigre

On Cyber Defence—a Comprehensive Look

Evolving Technology and Growing Dependence

President Ilves and the Suwalki Gap

When talking about security, it is important to use common terms and be on the same page.

A Chance to Understand the Common Russian

“Many received truth and freedom as an enemy.”

The Political Subcurrents of the Ukrainian Crisis

“He soon realized part of the reason for his unease – the gunfire had suddenly stopped. It had been booming…

Energy security concerns of the Baltic states

Energy is an issue of rising importance for the Baltic Sea area. The ICDS study by Merle Maigre looks at…

Policy Brief on the EU’s Eastern Partnership and Estonia

ICDS researchers Kaarel Kaas and Merle Maigre have completed a Policy Brief with recommendations and suggestions for Estonia’s engagement with…

Contributions by ICDS researchers published in a special issue of Akadeemia

ICDS researchers published three articles in a recent special issue of Akadeemia (9/2009) that focuses on security matters.

Policy paper on European Union Initiatives in Crimea

Democratic and secure Crimea is important both for the territorial integrity of Ukraine, as well as for the stability in…

Priorities and Challenges of Ukraine’s National Security Policy

ICDS has participated in drafting a paper on external challenges and internal problems of Ukraine’s security policy.

Crimea the Achilles Heel of Ukraine

Since Russia’s aggression against Georgia in August, a number of Ukrainian and foreign politicians, diplomats and security policy analysts have…

NATO Membership Action Plan: A Chance for Ukraine and Georgia

NATO members will have to decide at the Bucharest summit at the beginningof April whether to respond positively to requests…

Reform of Ukrainian Civil-Military Relations

The Ukrainian Elections and Estonia’s Interests