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.
Estonia
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...
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...
Baltic Security: The Same Challenges Remain, Even During a Pandemic
The implications of the COVID-19 pandemic go far beyond health issues and economy. It is a much broader challenge...
Russia’s Arctic Development Poses Risks for Combating Climate Change in the Baltics
While this year's snowless winter may have changed things, Lithuanians haven't seemed particularly concerned with climate change in their...
The Current Status of Transportation Infrastructure in the Baltics
A quality transportation system is necessary for both economic and national security. The US Interstate Highway System — a...
Military Exercise Defender Europe-20 was Rolled Back: What Does It Mean for the Baltic States?
The US, with NATO, routinely conducts military exercises all over Europe, especially since the Russian annexation of Crimea in...
Defeating Disinformation Threats
Russia, to a smaller or larger extent, has deliberately challenged the Baltic states on both domestic and international levels...