Under Pressure: Nordic-Baltic Cooperation During the COVID-19 Crisis
Spring 2020 posed a test to the regional cooperation of the Nordic-Baltic region.
Read moreSpring 2020 posed a test to the regional cooperation of the Nordic-Baltic region.
Read moreThe coalition agreement of the new Estonian government formed by the Reform Party and the Centre Party contains few surprises when comparing the foreign-, security- and defence-policy-related commitments with the agreements of the previous coalitions that formed the governments in 2016–19 and 2019–21.
Read moreCoincidence or not, the Estonian government collapsed on 13 January, soon after the presidency of Donald Trump in the US made its violent turn towards an ugly end. During the past year and eight months, Estonia experimented with a coalition including radical right-wing populists. The experiment damaged Estonia’s international reputation and its relations with allies, put pressure on its democratic institutions, and increased polarisation within society.
Read moreEstonia must find a balance between the US and Europe.
Read moreEurope and the US have a number of common concerns caused by the rise of China that could help to repair transatlantic relations. Central and Eastern European (CEE) countries should invest in strengthening the EU’s unity and transatlantic cooperation vis-à-vis China rather than the 17+1 format.
Read moreChina’s influence activities aim to create a positive image of China and to counter any kind of criticism.
Read moreThe pandemic made its mark on Estonia’s presidency of the UN’s top body.
Read moreHow diplomatic relations were established 100 years ago.
Read moreIn the Covid-19 crisis, the Finnish government took its decisions based on the national interest and considering the wellbeing of its citizens. This is how it would behave in possible future crises, which may be of a different nature. Estonia should avoid too high expectations of its northern neighbour.
Read moreFrom a security perspective, it is important to guarantee reserves centrally.
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