Democracy Versus Nation Branding in Estonia
For years, the international attention paid to the “tiny Baltic nation” of Estonia was overwhelmingly positive. After pulling itself...
A Nation Must Think Before it Acts
Democracy Versus Nation Branding in Estonia
A nation must think before it acts.
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Riga: A New Beginning
On Aug. 29, 2020, Riga held snap municipal elections. The results deeply rocked the political landscape of the Latvian...
Estonia’s Security Options Eroded by Far-Right Governing Party
Estonia’s relations with neighboring Finland have been unsettled by late July’s announcement that the country’s ambassador in Helsinki, Harri...
A Chain of Friendship: Reflections on the Baltic Way and Inspiration for Belarus
On Aug. 23, 1989, about two million Estonians, Latvians and Lithuanians joined hands in a 690-kilometer human chain across...
Protests in Belarus: Geopolitical Considerations and the Future of Lukashenko
Not too long ago, few observers believed that Belarus could be on the brink of political revolution. The regime...
U.S.-Latvia Defense Cooperation in Light of Trump’s Troop Withdrawals
Defense cooperation rarely enters the public eye. Although sometimes highlighted by politicians, generals, or major headline-making military exercises, much...
Sino-Russian Narratives of Cooperation and What It Means for the Baltics
When the topic of possible Sino-Russian convergence comes up, analytical opinions can differ dramatically. Some say the two countries...
How Putin is Rehabilitating the Nazi-Soviet Pact
During a press conference in 2005, Russian President Vladimir Putin argued that there is no need to talk "every...
Maritime Security Issues in the Baltic Sea Region
In June, NATO conducted a scaled down version of its annual BALTOPS naval drills in the Baltic Sea. But...
Latvia’s New State Defense Concept
In early June, Latvia published the 2020 iteration of its State Defense Concept (Valsts Aizsardzības Koncepcija) to replace the...