Charter 12 – Estonia’s stab at direct democracy
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, …
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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, …
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 …
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 …
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
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Chris Glew analyses the story behind recent failure by the Estonian Ministry of Justice to issue a correct arrest warrants for couple of its citizens in …