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September 25, 2020
China’s Influence Activities in Estonia
China’s influence activities aim to create a positive image of China and to counter any kind of...
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August 21, 2020
The Bronze Soldier Crisis of 2007: Revisiting an Early Case of Hybrid Conflict
This report revisits the spring 2007 crisis in Estonia, centred on the World War II memorial known as the Bronze Soldier statue. The crisis is well-known both in Estonia and abroad. It was one of the...
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August 7, 2020
Between the Chinese Dragon and American Eagle: 5G Development in the Baltic States
In the course of 2018-20, development of Fifth Generation (5G) communication networks has been increasingly influenced by the considerations of national security and...
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July 10, 2020
Nothing New Under the Sun? Continuity and Change in Russian Policy Towards Ukraine
The aims of this report are to explain Ukraine’s consolidation, resilience and determination to make its own decisions despite great asymmetries of power and Russia’s exploitation of its...
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July 1, 2020
Stabilising the Sahel. The Role of International Military Operations
The key question of this analysis is whether EU and/or NATO allies, including Estonia, would be willing and able to continue to support international efforts in Sahel (including military operations...
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June 18, 2020
Volunteers in Estonia’s Security Sector: Opportunities for Enhancing Societal Resilience
This policy paper assesses the involvement of volunteers acting in the public interest under Estonian law in the development of key characteristics of a broad security concept and reflects the main...
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June 15, 2020
What next for NATO? Views from the North-East Flank on Alliance Adaptation
NATO leaders have invited Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg to present proposals at their next Summit for measures to reinforce Alliance unity, increase political consultation and coordination...
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June 5, 2020
Through the Looking Glass: The Nordic-Baltic Region and the Changing Role of the United States
Strengths and power come from within. While the US still dominates in terms of power of attraction, its fraught domestic situation undermines its global...
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June 4, 2020
China’s Sovereignty and Internet Governance
Increasingly, China’s expanding role in the evolution and development of both the global economy and digital technologies must be acknowledged....
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May 20, 2020
Winds of Change, or More of the Same?
Impact of the 2018-19 Election Cycle on Energy Security and Climate Policies in the Baltic states, Poland and...
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