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Switching into the defensive democracy mode in the Baltics
  • 2025-01-20
  • Tõnis Saarts is Associate Professor of Comparative Politics at Tallinn University (Estonia)

Because of Russian aggression against its neighbours and resurgent imperialism, the Baltic democracies have increasingly acquired very special features, making them "defensive democracies." So far, defensive democracies are known to exist in a very limited number of ...

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Firefighters injured in Dec. 25 apartment fire in Tallinn still in serious condition
Firefighters injured in Dec. 25 apartment fire in Tallinn still in serious condition
Nearly 9,000 Christmas trees collected from state forests this year
Nearly 9,000 Christmas trees collected from state forests this year
President Alar Karis: I wish Estonian people courage and curiosity, ingenuity and decisiveness to strengthen our security and help us cope better
President Alar Karis: I wish Estonian people courage and curiosity, ingenuity and decisiveness to strengthen our security and help us cope better
The Estonian Defence Forces Have Acquired New Tactical Trucks
The Estonian Defence Forces Have Acquired New Tactical Trucks
Estonian president approves integration of childcare into education system
Estonian president approves integration of childcare into education system
Guo Xiaomei, China’s Ambassador to Estonia: 'Openness brings progress, while self-seclusion leaves one behind'
Guo Xiaomei, China’s Ambassador to Estonia: 'Openness brings progress, while self-seclusion leaves one behind'
Peskov: Estlink 2 rupture not among Kremlin's priorities
Peskov: Estlink 2 rupture not among Kremlin's priorities
Estonian PM meeting with German chancellor in Berlin
Estonian PM meeting with German chancellor in Berlin
President: Estonia, UK have always stood together in defense of freedom
President: Estonia, UK have always stood together in defense of freedom
Estonian president to meet with British PM
Estonian president to meet with British PM
Tallinn receives title of European Capital of Sport
Tallinn receives title of European Capital of Sport
New Hook-Lift Vehicles Added to Military Vehicle Fleet
New Hook-Lift Vehicles Added to Military Vehicle Fleet

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