Rainer Eppelmann, Public Enemy Number One
People who have lived their entire lives in a democratic society do not always understand the preciousness of this very same, albeit imperfect, democracy.
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Miscellaneous
The Great War
What happens in government and how a battle progresses are simply the highest and most visible of the many levels of war.
Read moreWorld War I—How Europe Fulfilled Itself
“If war becomes a myth, victory and loss become one. The victors and defeated will together fulfil the destiny that fell upon them.”
Read moreOutbreaks of Islamism in Iraq—the Rebirth of the Caliphate?
Unfortunately, it seems that the diagnosis for this patient—the diseased statehood of Iraq—is in every sense very serious and a longer severe illness could turn out to be an incurable deadly disease.
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On How the Lamps Went Out in Europe
This summer, 100 years will have passed since the outbreak of the First World War, so it is not surprising that historians and others are trying or will try to explore the causes and effects of that great tragedy yet again.
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The iceberg of global migration and a calm state of mind
Migration is a difficult topic to talk about, particularly when in many European nations political extremists have monopolized the discussion. Those who do not find racism and xenophobia compelling try to avoid the issue. Estonia’s history of migration differs considerably from that of Western Europe, meaning the discussion over immigration in Estonia has a completely different starting point. Still, it is an issue where finding a balance between political correctness and blind nationalism is not a simple matter. Talking about migration often causes emotions to go through the roof.
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Estonian State Cultural Policies and Diplomacy
As a small country with limited resources, Estonia needs to think carefully about where its state funding for culture goes.
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The Peculiarities of the Armenian Sad Gaze
It is very difficult to find a young Armenian whose future plans include his country. Compared to this, Estonia is in seventh, or even eighth, heaven.
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