Opinion articles by Estonian and global opinion leaders
“Second Survey Shows Public Less Confident in Cabinet” was the recent headline on the news site of the Estonian Public Broadcasting (news.err.ee) and indeed, the […]
Chris Glew: Never mind the present, the future is bright Read More
Recently EstonianWorld’s co-author Chris Glew interviewed British Liberal Democratic Member of Parliament Sir Malcolm Bruce about his views on Estonia’s position in the wider world.
Adam Garrie: Modern Europe and political geography Read More
After Iceland, Estonia is the second European country to engage in a radically novel democratic experiment. Against growing contempt for out of touch political elites,
Charter 12 – Estonia’s stab at direct democracy Read More
Chris Glew argues that Estonia needs a different voting system – as currently, there’s a lack of a direct link between the voter and the
Chris Glew: Estonia’s problem is the voting system Read More
Russia is poised to gain technical superiority over NATO in areas that are crucial to the defence of the Baltic states. Scandinavian defence pundits are
Edward Lucas: The Baltic states – defending the least defensible? Read More
Dear Estonian World readers and followers, First of all, on behalf of the Estonian World team, I would like to take this opportunity and thank
Letter from the editor: Why Estonian World? Read More
Last week, some very well known Estonian intellectuals and public figures issued a petition called Harta 12 (Charter 12). The petition came about in the
Adam Garrie: The Vagueness of Charter 12 Read More
U.S. Secretary of State Dean Acheson once said that having lost an empire, Britain is looking for a role. Today, something similar could be said
US presidential elections and Estonia – what’s the impact? Read More
It is bitterly ironic that the Russian Federation, a country whose courts have just imprisoned several young women under the guise of protecting a religious
Adam Garrie: Why a secular Syria is good for Estonia Read More
“This is my last election … After my election I have more flexibility.” “I will transmit this information to Vladimir.” I This exchange happened between
Sten Hankewitz: Can your enemy’s friend be your friend? Read More
