Diplomacy and the Economy. Does Estonian Diplomacy Support its Foreign Economy?
We could actually talk about a single economy.
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Estonian Foreign and Security Policy
Towards the Estonian Presidency of the Council of the EU: Lessons from Latvia
In the second half of 2017, Estonia will chair the Council of the European Union (EU). It will be the first presidency for Estonia, as it was for the other two Baltic States – Lithuania and Latvia – who had their turn in 2013 and 2015 respectively. There is little reason to believe that Estonia will not manage, although predictable and unpredictable factors and actors can constrain its ambitions.
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President Trump and Improving US–Russian Relations
In June 2001, having been in office for a mere five months, US President George W. Bush met Vladimir Putin—who had by then governed Russia for over a year—in Slovenia. At the time, Bush astonished the world with his wide-eyed statement: I looked the man in the eye. I found him to be very straightforward and trustworthy and we had a very good dialogue. I was able to get a sense of his soul. He’s a man deeply committed to his country and the best interests of his country.
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The Face of EU Defence Cooperation
The EU’s cooperation in the field of defence is moving in a positive direction for Estonia.
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The Tartu Peace Treaty, The New Border Treaty and Relations with Russia
A new border treaty will not, contrary to expectations, change our relations with our eastern neighbour.
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A Grey Area on the Eastern Border is Not in Estonia’s Interests
It is in Estonia’s national interest to enter into a border treaty with Russia.
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The Foreign Policy of the New President of the US Will be More Pragmatic and Centred Around Large Powers
Donald Trump winning the presidential elections of the United States did not come as a big surprise. The trends of the last months clearly indicated that such a result was very likely. This is why I already recommended, months ago, that Estonia should start building a friendly relationship with Trump’s team as early as possible.
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What Made the Restoration of Estonian Independence Possible?
Separate status within the Soviet Union did not interest us, so we did not share its international obligations.
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Revelations on the Restoration of Independence
The theory about small states does not hold when using the example of the Baltic States in international relations.
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The Role of the United States in the Restoration of Estonia’s Independence
Congress was the strongest ally of expatriates from the Baltic States in implementing the US non-recognition policy.
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