How Does the Three Seas Initiative Help Estonia?
Estonia must find a balance between the US and Europe.
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Estonian Foreign and Security Policy
17+1 Cooperation Is Turning Sour: Shared Concerns Over China Can Help Repair the Transatlantic Relationship
Europe 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.
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China’s Influence Activities in Estonia
China’s influence activities aim to create a positive image of China and to counter any kind of criticism.
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A Tense Atmosphere in Foreign Relations: Estonia’s First Months As a Non-permanent Member of the Security Council
The pandemic made its mark on Estonia’s presidency of the UN’s top body.
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Finland’s Slow-motion Recognition of Estonian Independence
How diplomatic relations were established 100 years ago.
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The Coronavirus Crisis Has Brought New Realism to Estonian-Finnish Relations
In 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.
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Learning by Doing: How We Can Be Better Prepared For the Next Crisis
From a security perspective, it is important to guarantee reserves centrally.
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Jüri Luik: Border Treaties Would Have a Positive Impact on Estonian Security
Neither the Estonian nor the Russian legislative body is proceeding with the ratification of the border treaties
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The Tartu Peace Treaty and Estonia’s Eastern Border
In terms of foreign policy, it would benefit Estonia to have a border agreement with Russia
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Borders and Demarcation Lines Between Estonia and Russia
We are in a strong geopolitical position
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