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Category: Estonia
“Security implications of China-owned critical infrastructure in the European Union”, Frank Jüris
TEPSA has coordinated an in-depth analysis requested by SEDE Sub-Committee of the European Parliament. It is authored by Frank Jüris, a […]
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“How Russia Brings Its Aggression Against Ukraine to The Global South”, Ivan Klyszcz (ICDS, Estonia)
2022 was a wake-up call for the West. The response by the Global South to the war in Ukraine highlighted […]
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“The stolen children: how Russia attempts to kidnap Ukraine’s future”, Tetiana Fedosiuk (ICDS, Estonia)
In the first weeks into the full-scale invasion, Ukraine alerted the international community that the Moscow authorities were deporting children […]
Read moreTrans European Policy Studies Association Launches Book tackling Climate Change Policy in Europe
The latest edition in the ‘Future of Europe’ series analyses the impacts of climate change across 39 European countries. BRUSSELS, 05/04/2023: […]
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Event Recording: “The Baltic-Nordic EU Conversations 2023: EU’s Military Power” (ICDS, Estonia)
In its response to Russia’s war in Ukraine, the EU has taken several important steps to advance its role in […]
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ICDS talk with US Ambassador George P. Kent (ICDS, Estonia)
On February 22, the ICDS was pleased to host US Ambassador George P. Kent for an open table discussion, moderated […]
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“Reining in Autonomous Weapons. Impact on Military Innovation – An Estonian Perspective” , Tõnis Idarand (ICDS, Estonia)
Robotic platforms, artificial intelligence, and weapons with autonomous functions have become central to defence innovation. Major powers rely on emerging […]
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“Baltic Defence Development: Adding Value to the Defence of the Baltic Sea Region”, Martin Hurt and al. (ICDS, Estonia)
While Baltic security thinking has long been dominated by assessments of the risk of Russian military aggression in Europe, the […]
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“Let Us Not Deceive Ourselves: Western Unity Is Fragile”, Kristi Raik (ICDS, Estonia)
A common Western policy on Russia requires a herculean effort. Yet European unity will be short-lived unless—once the war ends—Ukraine […]
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“Why Russia Went to War: A Three-Dimensional Perspective”, James Sherr OBE and Igor Gretskiy (ICDS, Estonia)
Since Ukraine’s independence became a recognised fact in 1991, the spectre of war with Russia has arisen on several occasions, […]
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“Chinese Military-Civil Fusion: Sino-Italian Research Cooperation”, N. Lill (ICDS, Estonia)
The Chinese government exploits foreign academic infrastructure and talent to build a world-class military. Although cooperation with China offers alluring […]
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WATCH: “Building European Security Against Russia – Discussion with Dr. Kristi Raik” | EuropeChats Episode 16
This episode of EuropeChats is a discussion between Dr. Kristi Raik, Deputy Director of the International Centre for Defence and […]
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Webinar on Estonian and Japanese Perspectives on Defence and Deterrence (ICDS, Estonia)
On 7 December, the ICDS held a webinar where the Japanese and Estonian experts exchanged their perspectives and insights on […]
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The EFPI became an integrated part of the ICDS (ICDS, Estonia)
The Estonian Foreign Policy Institute was merged with the ICDS in 2017 and was operating as an autonomous unit under […]
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“Children of War: The Ukrainian Case”, Isabella Martin (ICDS, Estonia)
The war in Ukraine has imposed considerable physical, mental, and emotional damage on children. It is critical to provide mental […]
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“Iran’s Defence Industry: What’s in Stock for Russia?”, Tato Kvamladze (ICDS, Estonia)
Albeit heavily sanctioned and exhausted by the Islamic revolution and the war with Iraq, Iran has managed to upbuild a […]
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“Europe’s Indo-Pacific Tilt: Estonian and Japanese Interests”, Frank Jüris et al. (ICDS, Estonia)
Reshaped by the new great power competition, the international order has been undergoing revolutionary transformations. Revanchist Russia has unleashed a […]
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“French Nuclear Policy”, Jean-Louis Lozier (ICDS, Estonia)
France’s independent nuclear deterrence has been the main pillar of its defence strategy for sixty years. The French nuclear policy, […]
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“Putin’s Counterintelligence State”, Sanshiro Hosaka (ICDS, Estonia)
It is far from inevitable that the looming historical defeat of the Russian armed forces in their full-blown invasion of […]
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“Building European Security Against Russia – A View From Estonia”, Kristi Raik and Martin Hurt (ICDS, Estonia)
With Russia’s barbaric invasion of Ukraine on 24 February 2022, major conventional war returned to Europe in a manner unseen […]
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“Between Ostpolitik and Zeitenwende—Germany’s Dual Dependence on China and Russia”, Anniki Mikelsaar (ICDS, Estonia)
In the spirit of Chancellor Willy Brandt’s Ostpolitik, Germany prioritised commercial ties with Russia and China over the geopolitical risks […]
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WATCH: “EU-Russia Relations – Special Talk with Heidi Hautala MEP” | EuropeChats Episode 15
This episode of EuropeChats is a special talk between Heidi Hautala MEP, Vice-President of the European Parliament, and Jim Cloos […]
Read moreTEPSA Recommendations to the Swedish Presidency of the Council of the European Union
On 1 December 2022, the TEPSA Recommendations to the incomingSwedish Presidency of the Council of the EU were presented to […]
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WATCH: Recommendations from members of the TEPSA network to the Swedish Presidency
Prior to the regular TEPSA Pre-Presidency Conferences, TEPSA has a tradition of formulating recommendations to present to the incoming Council […]
Read moreTrans European Policy Studies Association Launches Book on Russia and the Future of Europe
TEPSA continues to provide excellent analysis of politicalattitudes and trends across the EU27 and beyond BRUSSELS, 13/07/2022: The latest book […]
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Experts’ Debrief: Harnessing the EU Accession Perspective for Consolidating Democracy in Accession Trio Countries
The Trans European Policy Studies Association (TEPSA) has been working to analyse the progress being made in EU accession prospects […]
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WATCH: Recommendations from members of the TEPSA network to the Czech Presidency
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)
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)
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
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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 – Discussion with Michael Kaeding | #EuropeChats Episode 8
In this special episode of EuropeChats, we are joined by Prof. Michael Kaeding. Michael is Jean Monnet Chair ad personam […]
Read moreInDivEU dialogues with national parliaments: Estonia, 24 November 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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
This policy paper explores Estonia’s interests in the Arctic. In recent years, the Arctic has become an increasingly important region […]
Read moreInDivEU Stakeholder Forums 2020-2021
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
“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)
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)
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)
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
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)
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
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)
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)
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)
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)
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
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)
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)
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
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)
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
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)
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 […]
Read morePast event at the Estonian Foreign Policy Institute
On 3rd of December the Estonian Foreign Policy Institute, together with the Estonian Center of Eastern Partnership, organized an international conference titled […]
Read moreGerman-Nordic-Baltic Forum 2013, IEP Berlin and the Estonian Foreign Policy Institute (EVI)
On 21 and 22 November 2013, the fifth German-Nordic-Baltic Forum was held in Tallinn under the heading „Europe under pressure […]
Read moreIntroducing the Estonian Foreign Policy Institute
The Estonian Foreign Policy Institute (Eesti Välispoliitika Instituut – EVI) was founded in 2000 and has been a member of […]
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