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Category: Estonia

WATCH: Recommendations from members of the TEPSA network to the Czech Presidency

Posted on 19/05/2022

Prior to the regular TEPSA Pre-Presidency Conferences, TEPSA has a tradition of formulating recommendations to present to the incoming Council […]

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“When Do Individuals Radicalize?”, Rik Coolsaet (Egmont, Belgium)

Posted on 27/04/2022

For more than a century now, observers have been trying to understand why and how individuals become terrorists. Every time […]

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“Estonia in the UN Security Council: A History in Three Crises”, Richard Gowan (EFPI, Estonia)

Posted on 27/04/2022

This analysis explores Estonia’s Council term through the lens of three crises: The 2020 Iranian sanctions “snapback” debate, which saw […]

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Experts’ Debrief: Trans-European Reflections on the EU’s Response to Russia’s war in Ukraine

Posted on 14/03/2022

In the context of Russia’s war of aggression in Ukraine, the Trans European Policy Studies Association (TEPSA) has been working […]

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Conference: “Small States in the UN Security Council: Addressing Old and New Security Challenges”, March 31 – April 1 (EFPI, Estonia)  

Posted on 08/03/2022

Researchers and Policy Makers from Estonia and around the world will examine issues about: Small state influence in times of […]

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“What Went Wrong with Macron’s Diplomacy vis à vis Russia?”, Kristi Raik and Merili Arjakas (EFPI, Estonia)

Posted on 17/02/2022

In recent weeks, French President Emmanuel Macron has taken a leading role in European diplomatic efforts to get the Russia-Ukraine […]

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Two New Researchers Join EFPI (EFPI, Estonia)

Posted on 03/02/2022

In January 2022, two researchers joined EFPI. Dr Steven Blockmans, as a new part-time Senior Fellow and Merili Arjakas, as […]

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“Small States, Different Approaches: Estonia and Norway on the UN Security Council”, Kristin Haugevik, Piret Kuusik, Kristi Raik and Niels Nagelhus Schia (EFPI, Estonia)

Posted on 15/12/2021

In 2021, Estonia and Norway served as elected members of the United Nations security Council (UNSC). Both being relatively small […]

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“China-Russia Alliance: Lessons from Japan´s Failed ‘Detachment’ Strategy”, Sanshiro Hosaka (EFPI, Estonia)

Posted on 14/12/2021

After the Ukraine crisis, Moscow has learnt that narratives on a potent “China-Russia alliance” can be weaponised to influence the […]

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WATCH: European Solidarity in Action | #EuropeChats Episode 8

Posted on 01/12/2021

In this special episode of EuropeChats, we are joined by Prof. Michael Kaeding. Michael is Jean Monnet Chair ad personam […]

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InDivEU dialogues with national parliaments: Estonia, 24 November 2021

Posted on 25/11/2021

On 24 November 2021 the Estonian Foreign Policy Institute (EFPI) at the International Centre for Defence and Security (ICDS) and […]

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John Lough Presented His Recent Book on Germany’s Russia Problem (EFPI, Estonia)

Posted on 28/09/2021

On 7 September, the Estonian Foreign Policy Institute at the ICDS invited John Lough of the Russia-Eurasia Programme, Chatham House, […]

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“New World Order: Germany’s Dangerous Idealism vis-à-vis Russia”, Kristi Raik (EFPI, Estonia)

Posted on 28/09/2021

The German journal Internationale Politik, Germany’s magazine for global thinking, published an article “New World Order: Germany’s Dangerous Idealism vis-à-vis […]

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“How to Think About the China-Russia Partnership”, James Sherr and Frank Jüris (EFPI, Estonia)

Posted on 28/09/2021

Since the conclusion of the Treaty on Good-Neighbourliness and Friendly Cooperation in 2001, the balance of power between China and […]

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“Nordic-Baltic Connectivity with Asia via the Arctic: Assessing Opportunities and Risks”, Bart Gaens, Frank Jüris and Kristi Raik (EFPI, Estonia)

Posted on 27/09/2021

The Arctic is occupying an increasingly important position in connectivity between Asia and the Nordic-Baltic countries. This is not least […]

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Job Vacancy: “Research Fellow at the Estonian Foreign Policy Institute at the ICDS”, Deadline September 20 (EFPI, Estonia)

Posted on 01/09/2021

The Estonian Foreign Policy Institute is hiring a research fellow to study the foreign and security policy of the European […]

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“Estonia’s Interests and Opportunities in the Arctic”, Kristi Raik, Frank Jüris, Aimar Ventsel and Tõnis Idarand (EFPI, Estonia)

Posted on 26/06/2021

This policy paper explores Estonia’s interests in the Arctic. In recent years, the Arctic has become an increasingly important region […]

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InDivEU Stakeholder Forums 2020-2021

Posted on 19/01/2021

What do national stakeholders think about differentiated integration? To answer this question, in the framework of the InDivEU project TEPSA […]

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“Through the Looking Glass: The Nordic-Baltic Region and the Changing Role of the United States”, Piret Kuusik (EFPI, Estonia)

Posted on 25/09/2020

This analysis focuses on the countries in the Nordic-Baltic region – Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania and Sweden – and […]

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“Nothing New Under the Sun? Continuity and Change in Russian Policy Towards Ukraine”, James Sherr (EFPI, Estonia)

Posted on 25/09/2020

The aims of this report are to explain Ukraine’s consolidation, resilience and determination to make its own decisions despite great […]

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“Through the Looking Glass: The Nordic-Baltic Region and the Changing Role of the United States”, Piret Kuusik (EFPI, Estonia)

Posted on 24/06/2020

This analysis focuses on the countries in the Nordic-Baltic region – Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania and Sweden – and […]

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“Handing over Infrastructure for China’s Strategic Objectives: ‘Arctic Connect’ and the Digital Silk Road in the Arctic”, Frank Jüris (EFPI, Estonia)

Posted on 25/04/2020

This paper aims to research one aspect of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), namely the Digital Silk Road (DSR), […]

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Estonian Foreign Policy Institute Launches a Discussion Series “Understanding China’s Power” (EFPI, Estonia)

Posted on 24/04/2020

The Estonian Foreign Policy Institute at the ICDS is organising four discussions on China this year with renowned international lecturers, […]

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“Estonia in the UN Security Council: The Importance and Limits of European Cooperation”, Dr. Kristi Raik (EFPI, Estonia)

Posted on 24/04/2020

In January 2020, Estonia became a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for a two-year term. The […]

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“Estonia’s Partners in the EU Coalition Machinery: Maximising Influence in the EU through Coalition-building”, Josef Janning and Kristi Raik (EFPI, Estonia)

Posted on 23/01/2020

This policy paper examines Estonia’s partners in the European Union with the aim of identifying ways to enhance its influence […]

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“The Talsinki Tunnel: Channelling Chinese Interests into the Baltic Sea”, Frank Jüris (EFPI, Estonia)

Posted on 21/01/2020

This paper analyses Chinese strategic interests through the BRI initiative in general and the Polar Silk Road in particular. With […]

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“The Russian Orthodox Church: Faith, Power and Conquest”, James Sherr and Kaarel Kullamaa (EFPI, Estonia)

Posted on 16/01/2020

Until recently, the Russian Orthodox Church was a subject that interested few outside expert circles. That dramatically changed in late […]

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“Report: Baltic Expert Assessment of Risks and Trends facing the Baltic Region in the Next Five Years”, Justinas Mickus and Piret Kuusik (EFPI, Estonia)

Posted on 07/12/2019

Hybrid and cyber warfare strategies are the most pressing risk facing Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania, the Baltic foreign and security […]

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“Staying ahead of the Curve: The Baltic States and the next 15 years of the EU’s foreign and security policy”, Piret Kuusik (EFPI, Estonia)

Posted on 02/12/2019

The European Union has become one of the primary platforms of international cooperation for Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. This paper […]

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“Nordic Ideals of Estonia and Finland: a Longing for a Strong Leader Sets Finland and Estonia apart from Scandinavia”, Kristi Raik (EFPI, Estonia)

Posted on 28/10/2019

The political cultures of Estonia and Finland have moved closer to one another, but differ somewhat from Scandinavian countries. We […]

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“Zelensky and the War: Is His System Fit for Purpose?”, James Sherr (EFPI, Estonia)

Posted on 25/10/2019

“To the task at hand, Zelensky brings fresh and inspiring talents. But he needs to convert his gifts and Ukraine’s […]

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“Russians in Europe: Nobody’s Tool – The Examples of Finland, Germany and Estonia”, Anna Tiido (EFPI, Estonia)

Posted on 24/10/2019

The paper analyses the issue of Russian speakers in the EU based on the example of Finland, Germany and Estonia. […]

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“Post-Crimea Shift in EU-Russia Relations: From Fostering Interdependence to Managing Vulnerabilities” (EFPI, Estonia)

Posted on 21/05/2019

In this book, a number of internationally renowned experts explore mutual dependences between the EU and Russia in various fields, […]

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Expert on China Frank Jüris joined EFPI/ICDS (EFPI, Estonia)

Posted on 15/05/2019

Frank will be working on China’s domestic and foreign policy, EU-China relations, China’s relations with the Central and Eastern European […]

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TEPSA Brief: “Changing party dynamics in Europe and Estonia: bringing Europe into the electoral competition”, Piret Kuusik

Posted on 24/04/2019

TEPSA is happy to present its new policy brief “Changing party dynamics in Europe and Estonia: bringing Europe into the electoral […]

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“The Nordic-Baltic Region in the EU 27: Time for New Strategic Cooperation”, Piret Kuusik and Kristi Raik (EFPI, Estonia)

Posted on 31/01/2019

 This report analyzes the shared interests and aims of the six Nordic and Baltic member states (NB6, consisting of Denmark, […]

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TEPSA Explainer: TEPSA Recommendations to the Romanian Presidency of the Council of the EU

Posted on 21/12/2018

In this TEPSA Explainer, Lucia Mokrá (Dean of the Faculty of Social and Economic Sciences of Comenius University in Bratislava and […]

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“Waiting for Godot? Estonian Perceptions of Germany in the Security of the Baltic Sea region”, Riina Kaljurand and Piret Kuusik (EFPI, Estonia)

Posted on 13/12/2018

Riina Kaljurand and Piret Kuusik, Waiting for Godot? Estonian Perceptions of Germany in the Security of the Baltic Sea region, […]

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“The Nordic-Baltic region in the EU: A loose club of friends”, Piret Kuusik and Kristi Raik (EFPI, Estonia)

Posted on 13/12/2018

Piret Kuusik and Kristi Raik, The Nordic-Baltic region in the EU: A loose club of friends, October 2018 The three […]

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“The Russian Language as a Soft Power Tool: The Construction of National Identity by the Kremlin”, Anna Tiido (EFPI, Estonia)

Posted on 13/12/2018

Anna Tiido, The Russian Language as a Soft Power Tool: The Construction of National Identity by the Kremlin, October 2018 […]

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“Bridging the Gap Between India and the Baltics”, Sharanya Rajiv (EVI, Estonia)

Posted on 28/09/2018

Diplomatic relations between India and the Baltic states have remained below their potential. However, over the past decade, this began […]

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Estonian Foreign Policy Institute, Key Takeaways from The Conference “Nordic-Baltic Visions for Europe”, September 2018

Posted on 25/09/2018

The Estonian Foreign Policy Institute together with the Representation of the European Commission in Estonia and Friedrich Ebert Foundation held […]

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“EU-Russia Relations in the New Putin Era: Not Much Light at the End of the Tunnel”, András Rácz and Kristi Raik (EVI, Estonia)

Posted on 23/07/2018

On 7 May 2018, Russia entered the fourth and probably final presidency of Vladimir Putin. This was preceded by a […]

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“It’s the rules, stupid!”: Estonia in the EU MFF negotiations”, Piret Kuusik (EVI, Estonia)

Posted on 18/07/2018

The European Union is currently in the early stages of its negotiations about the next Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) for […]

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James Sherr to join the team of the Estonian Foreign Policy Institute

Posted on 18/07/2018

James Sherr will take up residence as Senior Fellow of the Estonian Foreign Policy Institute (EFPI) at the International Centre […]

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Dr Kristi Raik to Become the Director of Estonian Foreign Policy Institute (EVI)

Posted on 10/01/2018

As of 1 January 2018, the Estonian Foreign Policy Institute has been merged with the International Centre for Defence and […]

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Estonian Pre-Presidency Conference, Tallinn, 15-16 June 2017

Posted on 23/06/2017

On the occasion of the Estonian EU Council Presidency starting on July 1st 2017, TEPSA held its traditional Pre-Presidency Conference in Tallinn, Estonia on […]

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Save the date – Upcoming Pre-presidency conference in Tallinn (Estonia)

Posted on 19/06/2017

On the occasion of the Estonian EU Council Presidency starting on July 1st 2017, TEPSA will hold its traditional Pre-Presidency Conference in Tallinn on Thursday […]

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Past event at the Estonian Foreign Policy Institute

Posted on 08/12/2015

On 3rd of December the Estonian Foreign Policy Institute, together with the Estonian Center of Eastern Partnership, organized an international conference titled […]

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German-Nordic-Baltic Forum 2013, IEP Berlin and the Estonian Foreign Policy Institute (EVI)

Posted on 06/02/2014

On 21 and 22 November 2013, the fifth German-Nordic-Baltic Forum was held in Tallinn under the heading „Europe under pressure […]

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Introducing the Estonian Foreign Policy Institute

Posted on 03/02/2014

The Estonian Foreign Policy Institute (Eesti Välispoliitika Instituut – EVI) was founded in 2000 and has been a member of […]

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