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Getting by in a Troubled Arctic: The Kingdom of Denmark and the Great Powers

Less than a decade ago, the Arctic region was widely regarded as an extraordinary, peaceful region. Brought about by a combination of a harsh geography incentivising cooperation over conflict and by the commitment of the Arctic countries themselves, the region was hailed in many quarters as exceptional, a place where the traditional rules of power politics had been, if not dismantled, then at least reined in. This is no longer the case.

Commentary

Take Away the UK and It Suddenly Dawns on the Rest of Us—Why the EU Actually Works

A day or two after the storming of the Capitol in Washington, some of the political debate turned to whether it was right that a private company should be the one silencing president Donald Trump. He lost his Twitter account, and soon most other social media had cancelled his accounts.

Publications

Under Pressure: Nordic-Baltic Cooperation During the COVID-19 Crisis

Spring 2020 posed a test to the regional cooperation of the Nordic-Baltic region.

Commentary

Getting Russia Right

Remarks at Conference on Biden and Europe, Co-Sponsored by the Polish Institute of International Affairs (PISM) and the Wilson Center, 14 January 2021.

Commentary

EU-China Investment Deal: A Transatlantic Problem First and Foremost

The heavily criticised EU-China Comprehensive Agreement on Investments (CAI) finds itself on the axis of the European Union, China and the US. This constitutes an uncomfortable triangle for the three Baltic countries—Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania, also known as the 3B. The EU-China deal provides a worrying case study about the indirect effects the EU’s foreign policy may have on its member states.

Commentary

Sweden’s Contemporary Security Challenges Based On Its 2019 China Strategy

Due to its proximity to the Baltic states, its relevance to China and its recent publication of a strategy document on that country, Sweden’s policy towards Beijing should be of great interest to the Baltic countries.

Commentary

Partner Involvement in NATO Core Business

Occasionally, suggestions are aired about the potential participation of partner nations in NATO activities that are directly related to the Alliance’s core task of collective defence.

Commentary

COVID-19 Policy in Sweden: Disaster or Object of Admiration?

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, Sweden may be facing an identity crisis.

Commentary

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.

Publications

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 standing.

News

April 16, 2025

Kristi Raik for the IPQ: The Case for Nordic-Baltic Pragmatism
Europe’s dilemma is that it needs to try and keep the United States on boar...
April 4, 2025

The EU Conversations 2025: Europe for the New Age
On 4 April, ICDS is co-organising a high-level international conference in...
March 14, 2025

NATO Enlargement: Is the Door Still Open after Finland and Sweden?
Kristi Raik’s article on „NATO enlargement: is the door still open after Fi...
February 19, 2025

EU Enlargement – Is There a “Renewed Impetus” at This Difficult Time?
Today, on 19 February, the European Union Enlargement Conference (EUEC) tak...

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