BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//EstoSite - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.estosite.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for EstoSite REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260518T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260518T220000 DTSTAMP:20260615T232353 CREATED:20260506T013603Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T043801Z UID:13813-1779136200-1779141600@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:EANC presents: A Virtual Forum with Estonia's Ambassador Kristjan Prikk DESCRIPTION:Our Council is honored to once again welcome Estonian Ambassador to the United States Kristjan Prikk for a virtual forum and discussion with the Estonian community in the United States. \n\n\n\nWe warmly invite Estonian Americans to this online event with Estonian / European Security and Transatlantic Relations with Ambassador Kristjan Prikk\, who has been Estonia’s representative to the U.S. for the past four years and will soon be departing.  \n\n\n\n\nRegister here \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIntroductory remarks wil be made by EANC President Mai-Liis Bartling. \n\n\n\nAmbassador Prikk will open the evening with focused remarks on two of the most pressing topics in today’s geopolitical landscape: The state of Transatlantic relations between Europe and North America\, and Estonia’s perspective on European economy and security in today’s rapidly shifting environment. \n\n\n\nDrawing on his firsthand experience in diplomacy and international relations\, the Ambassador will offer an update on where things stand\, how Estonia is preparing for uncertain times\, and what it means for Estonians in the U.S.  Ambassador Prikk will also reflect on his own time in the United States\, sharing his own observations.  \n\n\n\nThe Ambassador’s remarks will be followed by a Q & A session\, moderated by Maia Linask\, Vice President of EANC.   \n\n\n\nDon’t miss this important opportunity to hear directly from the Ambassador\, as he prepares to depart to his next assignment.  \n\n\n\nRegistration is required \n\n\n\n\nRegister here URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/eanc-presents-in-focus-with-estonias-ambassador-kristjan-prikk/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Community,Culture,Estonia,Government of Estonia,Online Discussion,Opportunities,Security,Security & Baltic Cooperation,Virtual gathering,Youth Opportunities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2026-0518-virtual-forum-in-focus-with-eanc_Ambassador-kristjan-prikk.png ORGANIZER;CN="Estonian American National Council":MAILTO:erku@estosite.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T200000 DTSTAMP:20260615T232353 CREATED:20260402T015236Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T015942Z UID:13770-1775673000-1775678400@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:Public Lecture: An Anomaly in the Realist World - Power of a Small Country DESCRIPTION:Stanford University and Vabamu Museum present this hybrid lecture \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn person and online \n\n\n\nAbout the event: Lithuania is a country with a millennia-long history and a very strongly developed sense of independence and statehood. Ever since Lithuania declared its independence in 1990\, a country of just 2.8 million has stood in support of freedom fighters everywhere. When Russia started the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022\, Lithuania became a model of support\, sending equipment\, taking in thousands of refugees\, and standing with Ukraine on the diplomatic front. It is no secret that if Putin were to shift his march of aggression westward\, the Baltic states\, and among them Lithuania\, could become a potential target. For realists in this world\, it is a natural flow of history: the strong do what they can\, and the weak suffer what they must. But it is clear that Lithuania is not preparing for demise; it shows that a small country can wield power that is not calculated in numbers of people\, square kilometres of territory\, or military divisions. In this lecture\, Gabrielius Landsbergis will explore what gives a small country its power. \n\n\n\nAbout the speaker: Gabrielius Landsbergis\, formerly the minister of foreign affairs of the Republic of Lithuania\, is the Bernard and Susan Liautaud Visiting Fellow at FSI\, effective September 15\, 2025. \n\n\n\nAs a Liautaud Fellow\, Landsbergis will be deeply enmeshed in the daily intellectual life of the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies\, (FSI)\, with simultaneous affiliations with The Europe Center (TEC)\, and the Center on Democracy\, Development and the Rule of Law (CDDRL). \n\n\n\nPrior to his appointment at Stanford\, Landsbergis served as the minister of foreign affairs of the Republic of Lithuania. Previously\, he was the chairman of the Homeland Union Party while concurrently a member of the Lithuanian Parliament. Before assuming these roles\, Landsbergis was also a member of the European Parliament and began his career as a diplomat for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Lithuania. \n\n\n\nLandsbergis’ tenure serving as Minister of Foreign Affairs was defined by a value-based approach to foreign policy. During his time in office\, he cemented deepening transatlantic relations\, sustained support for Ukraine\, and the elevation of global partnerships as strategic pillars of Lithuania’s foreign policy. \n\n\n\n All CISAC events are scheduled using the Pacific Time Zone. \n\n\n\nNo filming or recording without express permission from speaker. URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/public-lecture-an-anomaly-in-the-realist-world-power-of-a-small-country/ LOCATION:Bechtel Conference Center\, Encina Hall\, 616 Jane Stanford Way\, Stanford\, California\, United States CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Education,Online Discussion ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026-at-Standord-Landsbergis.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T235959 DTSTAMP:20260615T232353 CREATED:20260102T055914Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260102T055917Z UID:13079-1771891200-1771977599@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:Estonian Independence Day\, EV108 DESCRIPTION:ELAGU EESTI VABARIIK! \n\n\n\nLong live the Republic of Estonia! URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/estonian-independence-day-ev108/ CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Community,Culture,Estonia,Estonian Independence Day ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/a-flag-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260222T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260222T140000 DTSTAMP:20260615T232353 CREATED:20260216T171537Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260216T173426Z UID:13477-1771768800-1771768800@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:Rally for Ukraine DESCRIPTION:This rally in support of Ukraine will be held at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington\, DC. \n\n\n\nAll Balts are called to arrive at the Lincoln Memorial at 1:30 pm and are encouraged to bring flags and signs. URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/rally-for-ukraine/ CATEGORIES:Advocacy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/ukrainian-flag.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T203000 DTSTAMP:20260615T232353 CREATED:20260201T235324Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T233321Z UID:13401-1770922800-1770928200@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:Virtual lnfo Session: Baltic Advocacy Days & the Current Baltic Security Environment DESCRIPTION:Interested in attending Baltic Advocacy Days? Want the latest updates on U.S.–Baltic security? Join us for a virtual Baltic Advocacy Days Information Session on February 12 at 7:00 PM ET. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJBANC hosts this virtual information session in preparation for Baltic Advocacy Days 2026 (March 16 – 18 in Washington\, DC). \n\n\n\nThe session will feature Jason Moyer\, a foreign policy analyst specializing in transatlantic relations\, who will provide an overview of the current Baltic security environment. Lee Allen\, of JBANC\, will outline the goals of Baltic Advocacy Days and what participants can expect. \n\n\n\nJason C. Moyer is a foreign policy professional with over a dozen years of experience specializing in transatlantic relations\, transatlantic security\, the European Union\, NATO\, the Nordics\, the Baltics\, France\, and the OSCE. He teaches on the Nordic and Baltic regions for the Foreign Service Institute\, the training institution for diplomats in the US government. He is a Fellow for the Transatlantic Leadership Network and an Associated Researcher for the Latvian Institute of International Affairs. Jason is a non-resident fellow at the Atlantic Council and Program Director of Foreign & Security Policy at Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung.  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nRegister for the BAD2026 Info Session\n\n\n\n\nLearn more about Baltic Advocacy Days \n\n\n\nLearn more about JBANC URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/bad2026-virtual-info-session/ CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Online Discussion,Security and Baltic Cooperation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/BAD2026Image.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Joint Baltic American National Committee (JBANC)":MAILTO:leeallen@jbanc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260206T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260206T130000 DTSTAMP:20260615T232353 CREATED:20260131T000340Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260131T003020Z UID:13209-1770379200-1770382800@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Power Up\, Ukraine DESCRIPTION:A Message from our partners at UCCA: \n\n\n\nAs we approach the fourth anniversary of russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine\, the Ukrainian Congress Committee of America (UCCA) is launching a national advocacy campaign entitled:  #SupportUkraine: Restore Power. Punish War Crimes.  \n\n\n\nThe focus of the campaign is on restoring Ukraine’s energy infrastructure and holding russia  accountable for its systematic attacks on civilians. Please join the campaign’s opening event — a virtual webinar titled “POWER-UP Ukraine\,” hosted by UCCA’s Emergency Energy Task Force on Friday February 6th at 12pm EST.  \n\n\n\nThe webinar will bring together leading U.S. and Ukrainian experts to examine the impact of russia’s attacks on Ukraine’s energy sector\, the implications for Ukraine’s economy and civilian population\, and the urgent need for sustained international engagement.  \n\n\n\nTO REGISTER\, click on the link below or use the QR code on the infographic above: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister for the POWER UP UKRAINE webinar here\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease join in this important discussion about Ukraine’s critical needs and how best you can assist! \n\n\n\nReminder! Matching donations for Ukraine campaign! Send us a donation earmarked for support of Ukraine\, and we will match* it\, sending on to our Ukrianian partners\, UCCA. *up to $10\,000 in total URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/webinar/ CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Online Discussion,Security,Ukraine ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026-Powr-Up-Ukraine.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Ukrainian Congress Committee of America (UCCA)":MAILTO:unis@ucca.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T210000 DTSTAMP:20260615T232353 CREATED:20251028T161220Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T161411Z UID:12980-1761768000-1761771600@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:Online Discussion. Baltic Spotlight: Baltic Sea Security in an Age of Russian Aggression DESCRIPTION:The Joint Baltic American National Committee will host its next Baltic Spotlight on October 29 at 8 p.m. ET\, featuring Benjamin Schmitt\, Senior Fellow at the University of Pennsylvania and Senior Fellow for Democratic Resilience at the Center for European Policy Analysis (CEPA). \n\n\n\nSince Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine\, it has intensified attacks on European infrastructure\, seeking to destabilize and sow doubt within European civil society. The Baltic Sea has become a flashpoint in infrastructure security discussions\, with multiple incidents of cable cutting resulting in damaged data cables and gas lines. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHelping assess the state of Baltic Sea security and potential policy solutions is Benjamin Schmitt\, author of the report “UNDERWATER MAYHEM: Countering Threats to Energy and Critical Infrastructure Across the NATO Alliance and Beyond.” \n\n\n\nSchmitt previously served as European Energy Security Advisor at the U.S. Department of State\, where he advanced diplomatic engagement vital to the energy and national security interests of the transatlantic community\, focusing on strengthening the resilience of NATO’s eastern flank and Ukraine in the face of Russian malign energy activities. \n\n\n\nWe invite you to join the discussion on Zoom and learn more about Russia’s shadow war in the Baltic Sea. \n\n\n\n\nRegister here \n\n\n\n\nThe Estonian American National Council is a proud supporter and founding member organization of the Joint Baltic American National Committee. URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/online-discussion-baltic-spotlight-baltic-sea-security-in-an-age-of-russian-aggression/ CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Community,Education,Estonia,Latvia,Lithuania,Online Discussion ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/JBANC-Baltic-spotlight-october-2025.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Joint Baltic American National Committee (JBANC)":MAILTO:jbanc@jbanc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251026T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251026T235959 DTSTAMP:20260615T232353 CREATED:20250820T201047Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T185611Z UID:12776-1761436800-1761523199@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:Estonian President Alar Karis Visit at the Chicago Estonian House DESCRIPTION:We are honored to announce that the President of the Republic of Estonia will be visiting the Chicago Estonian House on Sunday\, October 26\, 2025. \n\n\n\nThis will be a very special occasion for the Chicago-area community\, and you are warmly invited to join us in welcoming President Karis to Chicago. \n\n\n\nMore details and registration information will follow soon — but for now\, please mark your calendars! \n\n\n\n Let’s come together to celebrate this historic visit. \n\n\n\n Pane kuupäev kalendrisse! \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeil on au teatada\, et Eesti Vabariigi president külastab Chicago Eesti Maja pühapäeval\, 26. oktoobril 2025. \n\n\n\nSee on meie kogukonnale eriline sündmus ning kutsume teid kõiki osa saama ja presidenti Chicagos tervitama. \n\n\n\nTäpsem info ja registreerimisandmed avaldatakse peagi — aga praegu palume kuupäev kindlasti üles märkida! \n\n\n\n Tulgem kokku\, et tähistada seda ajaloolist visiiti. URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/estonian-president-alar-karis-visit-at-teh-chicago-estonian-house/ CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Chicago,Community,Estonian Culture,Government of Estonia ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/presdient-Karis.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250824T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250824T123000 DTSTAMP:20260615T232353 CREATED:20250817T151411Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250817T151414Z UID:12700-1756031400-1756038600@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:One World Day @ Cleveland Cultural Garden DESCRIPTION:Join Cleveland area Estonans and the wider community for One World Day on August 24th! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClleveland Cultural Gardens ‘One World Day’ will occur on Sunday\, August 24. The Estonian Cultural Garden needs your help. We need support to be at our booth\, ‘stamping’ passports\, talking aboutEstonia\, and welcoming guests. \n\n\n\nWe particularly need support for the Parade of Flags that kicks off the event. We will gather at the Serbian Garden (northern part of gardens on MLK) at 10:30AM. We need a sign carrier\, flag carrier\, and a host of marchers to wave to the crowds. BRing your Estonian community spirit! URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/one-world-day-cleveland-cultural-garden/ LOCATION:Cleveland Cultural Gardens Estonian Garden\, . CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Baltic Way 30,Community,Culture,Education,Estonia,Family activities,Opportunities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/518180619_10239520696136925_5285133806931861621_n.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250822T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250822T120000 DTSTAMP:20260615T232353 CREATED:20250718T145605Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250805T143722Z UID:12638-1755860400-1755864000@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:The Baltic Way & Black Ribbon Day Commemoration DESCRIPTION:Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation (VOC) in partnership with Joint Baltic American National Committee (JBANC)\, and the Embassies of Estonia\, Latvia\, and Lithuania will commemorate the Baltic Way and Ribbentrop-Molotov Pact (Black Ribbon Day) at 11:00am on Friday\, August 22nd in McPherson Square (right across the street from the Victims of Communism Museum). \n\n\n\nI kindly invite everyone to join us! All nations are welcome and invited! Bring friends and family\, your country flags\, and any symbols of freedom. \n\n\n\nFor event details please visit our website: The Baltic Way | Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/baltic-way-black-ribbon-day-commemoration-dc/ LOCATION:McPherson Square\, 15th Street NW 700\, Washington\, DC CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Culture,Education,Estonia,Latvia,Lithuania,Security and Baltic Cooperation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/2025-Baltic-Way-Black-Ribbon-Day-DC.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Joint Baltic American National Committee (JBANC)":MAILTO:jbanc@jbanc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250604T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250604T210000 DTSTAMP:20260615T232353 CREATED:20250604T015945Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250604T020152Z UID:12187-1749067200-1749070800@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:JBANC Baltic Spotlight. "Reboolting a Nation. Estonia's Rise as a Tech Powerhouse" DESCRIPTION:The Joint Baltic American National Committee (JBANC) hosts its latest Baltic Spotlight on June 4 at 8:00 PM ET\, featuring Joel Burke\, a technologist\, author\, and former e-government advisor. \n\n\n\n\nRegister here \n\n\n\n\nThe conversation will explore Estonia’s digital transformation—from a post-Soviet state to a world leader in e-government and startup innovation. We’ll discuss Estonia’s pioneering use of artificial intelligence in governance\, digital identity systems\, and what other nations can learn from its success. \n\n\n\nJoel Burke is a Georgetown University alumnus based in Washington\, D.C.\, with experience working on four continents and advising both startups and governments. He previously led a team for the Republic of Estonia’s groundbreaking e-Residency program and has advised members of the U.S. Congress on technology and AI policy. \n\n\n\nJoel’s book\, Rebooting a Nation: The Incredible Rise of Estonia\, E-Government and the Startup Revolution\, offers an insider’s perspective on Estonia’s rapid ascent as a digital powerhouse. From the rise of companies like Wise and Bolt to a state where 99% of government services are online\, the book explores the bold reforms\, technologies\, and mindset that reshaped an entire nation. \n\n\n\nJoin us for a thoughtful look at how one nation leveraged innovation to modernize governance and empower its citizens! URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/jbanc-baltic-spotlight-reboolting-a-nation-estonias-rise-as-a-tech-powerhouse/ CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Estonia,Virtual gathering ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/jbanc-spotlight-june-2025.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Joint Baltic American National Committee (JBANC)":MAILTO:jbanc@jbanc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250512T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250515T235959 DTSTAMP:20260615T232353 CREATED:20250422T142412Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250422T142644Z UID:12053-1747008000-1747353599@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:Virtual Baltic Advocaccy Days DESCRIPTION:issed Baltic Advocacy Days in Washington\, DC? Here’s another opportunity to stand for Baltic security: \n\n\n\nRegister for Virtual Baltic Advocacy Days to meet with your Congressional office over video call. \n\n\n\nThe Joint Baltic American National Committee invites Baltic Americans and friends of the Baltics to participate in virtual advocacy days from May 7-9 and May 12-15. Your voice makes a difference! \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThis year we will advocate for funding the Baltic Security Initiative\, supporting our friends in Ukraine\, and highlighting the strength of the U.S.-Baltic relationship. \n\n\n\nBaltic Virtual Advocacy Days will consist of 15–20 minute video call meetings with your Congressional offices. Each participant will have 2–3 meetings\, which will take place on May 7–9 and May 12–15. Participants can indicate their availability on the registration form. (Please only register if you were unable to attend the in-person Advocacy Days.) \n\n\n\nAll participants will also be invited to a virtual briefing ahead of Baltic Advocacy Days. No experience is required—briefing materials and training will be provided. We hope you’ll join us! \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nRegister here \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n Your voice makes a big difference! Support Estonian security! URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/virtual-baltic-advocaccy-days-may-12-15/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Estonia,Latvia,Lithuania,Security,Security and Baltic Cooperation,Virtual gathering ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/bad-2025-virtual-cropped-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Joint Baltic American National Committee (JBANC)":MAILTO:jbanc@jbanc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250507T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250509T235959 DTSTAMP:20260615T232353 CREATED:20250421T182000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T040642Z UID:12024-1746576000-1746835199@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:Virtual Baltic Advocacy Days 2025 DESCRIPTION:Missed Baltic Advocacy Days in Washington\, DC? Here’s another opportunity to stand for Baltic security: \n\n\n\nRegister for Virtual Baltic Advocacy Days to meet with your Congressional office over video call. \n\n\n\nThe Joint Baltic American National Committee invites Baltic Americans and friends of the Baltics to participate in virtual advocacy days from May 7-9 and May 12-15. Your voice makes a difference! \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThis year we will advocate for funding the Baltic Security Initiative\, supporting our friends in Ukraine\, and highlighting the strength of the U.S.-Baltic relationship. \n\n\n\nBaltic Virtual Advocacy Days will consist of 15–20 minute video call meetings with your Congressional offices. Each participant will have 2–3 meetings\, which will take place on May 7–9 and May 12–15. Participants can indicate their availability on the registration form. (Please only register if you were unable to attend the in-person Advocacy Days.) \n\n\n\nAll participants will also be invited to a virtual briefing ahead of Baltic Advocacy Days. No experience is required—briefing materials and training will be provided. We hope you’ll join us! \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nRegister here \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n Your voice makes a big difference! Support Estonian security! URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/virtual-baltic-advocacy-days-2025/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Security and Baltic Cooperation,Ukraine,Virtual gathering ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/bad-2025-virtual-cropped.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Joint Baltic American National Committee (JBANC)":MAILTO:jbanc@jbanc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250416T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250416T210000 DTSTAMP:20260615T232353 CREATED:20250414T151606Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250416T183105Z UID:11964-1744833600-1744837200@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:Virtual discussion "Baltic Spotlight: Disinformation as a Challenge to Western Democracies" DESCRIPTION:Register here \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThe Joint Baltic American National Committee (JBANC) presents the latest in its virtual discussion series Baltic Spotlight on Wednesday\, April 16. Featuring guest Marcus Kolga\, the founder and director of DisinfoWatch\, the discussion will be focused on the disinformation war being waged by Russia and the challenges it brings for Western countries to preserve its democracies. \n\n\n\nMarcus Kolga is a documentary filmmaker\, journalist\, human rights activist\, and a leading Canadian analyst of foreign disinformation and influence operations. He frequently writes and comments on Russian and Central and Eastern European issues and disinformation in Canadian and international media. His articles have been published by The Globe and Mail\, The Toronto Star\, The National Post\, Macleans\, the Atlantic Council\, The European Observer\, and other European publications. \n\n\n\nKolga led the Canadian civil society campaign for Magnitsky human rights sanctions legislation and has actively led and contributed to similar efforts in Estonia\, Latvia\, Sweden\, and Australia. \n\n\n\nHe has been sanctioned by both the Kremlin and China for his efforts to promote democracy and combat disinformation. \n\n\n\nThe Joint Baltic American National Committee\, Inc. \n\n\n\nEstablished in 1961\, JBANC has represented the Baltic-American communities and its three parent organizations\, the American Latvian Association\, the Estonian American National Council\, and the Lithuanian American Council. JBANC’s goal has been to help coordinate their activities in Washington\, DC with the U.S. Congress and administration and its related agencies in conjunction with issues related to Estonia\, Latvia\, and Lithuania. We have taken great pride in over half a century in joint Baltic cooperation and in being able to help coordinate and consolidate our common interests.  URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/jbanc-baltic-spotlight-disnformation-as-a-challenge-to-western-democracies/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Community,Education,Estonia,Latvia,Lithuania,Online Discussion,Security ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/jbanc-spotlight-ed-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Joint Baltic American National Committee (JBANC)":MAILTO:jbanc@jbanc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250413T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250413T150000 DTSTAMP:20260615T232353 CREATED:20250409T023108Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T023236Z UID:11954-1744552800-1744556400@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:Virtual discussion: The Ukraine Question and Baltic Security  DESCRIPTION:The Ukraine Question and Baltic Security: What’s next for Ukraine—and why should Baltic Americans care? \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin two Washington-based experts for a timely conversation on Ukraine’s future\, its ties to the Baltic countries\, and how our diaspora can influence U.S. policy on issues that matter to the Baltic region.Featuring:• Michael Kimmage – Historian\, director of the Kennan Institute\, and author of Collisions: The War in Ukraine and the Origins of the New Global Instability (Oxford University Press\, 2024).• Karl Altau – Managing director of the Joint Baltic American National Committee (JBANC)\, coordinating Baltic advocacy in Washington since 1961. JBANC is supported by the Lithuanian American Council\, Estonian American Council\, and American Latvian Association.Program will be in English and is open to all. \n\n\n\n\nRegister here URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/virtual-discussion-the-ukraine-question-and-baltic-security/ LOCATION:Online via Zoom CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Education,Estonia,Latvia,Lithuania,Online Discussion ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/april-13-2025-cropped.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250331T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250331T170000 DTSTAMP:20260615T232353 CREATED:20250330T053300Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T233928Z UID:11862-1743408000-1743440400@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:“The Perfect Allies”: Examining the US-Baltic Relationship Under the Trump Administration DESCRIPTION:Watch video recording here\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDespite public statements promising increased support for Ukraine against Russia and a restoration of European hard power\, many of the United States’ major allies still miss the North Atlantic Treaty Organization military spending benchmark of 2 percent of gross domestic product. Since his first term\, President Donald Trump has castigated these nations and their leaders for “freeloading” on American defense spending. \n\n\n\nBut the Baltic states\, which face the greatest threat from Russian aggression\, have consistently held up their end of the bargain\, providing an outsized amount of support for Ukraine and maintaining their military strength despite their relatively small economies. \n\n\n\nWith global threats to freedom on the rise and America’s security commitments growing uncertain\, join Luke Coffey and a panel of Baltic security experts for a discussion on the future of US-Baltic relations in the second Trump administration. \n\n\n\nOrganized by The Hudson Institute. \n\n\n\nSpeakers: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAmb. Kalev Stoicescu \n\n\n\nChairman of the National Defence Committee\, Estonian Parliament \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAmb Eitvydas Bajarūnas \n\n\n\nVisiting Fellow\, Center for European Policy Analysis \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOlevs Nikers \n\n\n\nPresident\, Baltic Security Foundation \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLuke Coffey \n\n\n\nSenior Fellow\, Center on Europe and Eurasia \n\n\n\n\nEvent website\n\n\n\n\nInquiries: tmagnuson@hudson.org URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/the-perfect-allies-examining-the-us-baltic-relationship-under-the-trump-administration/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Online Discussion,Security and Baltic Cooperation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/avif:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/GettyImages-2206318259.avif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250331T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250402T235959 DTSTAMP:20260615T232353 CREATED:20241226T202821Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T043601Z UID:11248-1743379200-1743638399@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:Baltic Advocacy Days 2025 DESCRIPTION:Save the Dates! \n\n\n\n Baltic Advocacy Days 2025 \n\n\n\nWashington\, D.C. Baltic Advocacy Days connects members of the Baltic diaspora and friends of the Baltics with their Congressional offices. \n\n\n\nBaltic Advocacy Days is an opportunity to inform members of Congress on the importance of the U.S. Baltic relationship as well as highlight the strength of Baltic American communities. \n\n\n\nJoin us in Washington\, D.C.\, to make Baltic voices heard and participate in a series of cultural\, educational\, and networking events. Your voice makes a difference! \n\n\n\nBaltic Advocacy Days consist of meetings between constituents and U.S. congressional offices to inform members of Congress about the importance of the U.S.-Baltic relationship\, the concerns of the Baltic American community\, and continuing support for Ukraine.  \n\n\n\nAttendees will participate in two or three meetings\, typically lasting approximately 30 minutes. JBANC will provide a briefing beforehand to every advocate\, and no prior experience is necessary. \n\n\n\nParticipants are also invited to join a reception celebrating the Baltic American community on April 1 and a Baltic Happy Hour on April 2 to conclude the advocacy days. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nRegister for Baltic Advocacy Days here URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/baltic-advocacy-days-2025/ CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Security,Security and Baltic Cooperation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Baltic-advocacy-days-2025.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Joint Baltic American National Committee (JBANC)":MAILTO:jbanc@jbanc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250306T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250306T220000 DTSTAMP:20260615T232353 CREATED:20250302T221250Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250309T032505Z UID:11747-1741293000-1741298400@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:IN FOCUS WITH EANC. Russia’s War Against Ukraine and the Implications for European Security and Beyond: The Perspective from Estonia DESCRIPTION:Watch recording\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for this important discussion on the importance of supporting Ukraine\, understanding what is at stake\, what we can do\, and where we go from here. \n\n\n\n\nRegister here\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nWe are honored to welcome our distinguished speakers: \n\n\n\nAmbassador Kristjan Prikk\, Estonian Ambassador to the U.S. \n\n\n\nMr. Karl Altau\, Managing Director of the Joint Baltic American National Committee \n\n\n\nQ & A Moderated by Ms. Maia Linask\, Vice President of the Estonian American National Council \n\n\n\n“A just peace can only be achieved through strength\, adherence to international norms\, the rule of law\, and the involvement of Ukraine and our European allies in any negotiations. Nothing about Ukraine without Ukraine.” – Full EANC Statement on Ukraine available at https://estosite.org/eanc-ukraine-statement-feb-20-2025/ URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/in-focus-with-eanc-russias-war-against-ukraine-and-the-implications-for-european-security-and-beyond-the-perspective-from-estonia/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Community,Estonia,Government of Estonia,Latvia,Lithuania,Online Discussion,Security,Security and Baltic Cooperation,Ukraine,Virtual gathering ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/724caf50-07a2-47cc-8fbb-277f72b3bb10.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250222T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250222T140000 DTSTAMP:20260615T232353 CREATED:20250222T014649Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250222T014850Z UID:11626-1740232800-1740232800@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:Support Ukraine: Mass Rally and Protest March - Washington\, DC DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, February 22\, the Ukrainian diaspora\, together with the Ukrainian Embassy\, supporters of Ukraine from the USA and around the world\, will gather at the iconic Lincoln Memorial in Washington\, D.C. for a mass rally\, marking three years of russia’s genocidal full-scale war against Ukraine. \n\n\n\nWhen: Saturday\, February 22 \n\n\n\nWhere: Lincoln Memorial\, Washington\, D.C. \n\n\n\nMass Rally Schedule:Gather: 1:30 – 2:00 p.m.Program: 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. \n\n\n\nJoin us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1F4zoFPVEG/ and show your support by marking yourself as “Interested” or “Going” and stay updated with announcements by visiting the event page. If your organization is planning to attend our event\, please comment with your organization’s name on the “Attending Organizations” post under the event’s Discussions section. \n\n\n\nReserve a Spot on EventBrite: https://three-year-war-mass-rally-for-Ukraine-in-DC.event… \n\n\n\nRally Organizers: US Ukrainian Activists\, United Help Ukraine\, Razom for Ukraine\, Ukraine House\, Ukrainian Congress Committee of America\, and People of Ukraine Foundation\, and in cooperation with the Embassy of Ukraine in the USA / Посольство України в США and the Honorary Consulate of Ukraine (Philadelphia\, PA). \n\n\n\nPhoto and Graphics Credit: Nadiya Shaporynska\, US Ukrainian Activists #MassRallyInDC #LincolnMemorialRally #DCRally #StandWithUkraine #StandWithUkraineEveryDay #SupportUkraine \n\n\n\nProtest March following Mass Rally:Dear Friends of Ukraine\, come march with us to express support for Ukraine and condemn russia’s 11-year-long genocidal war against Ukraine\, its people\, and culture. Bring flags\, signs\, and posters supporting Ukraine. All friends of Ukraine are welcome. We will march from the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool to the residence of the russian ambassador in Washington\, D.C. \n\n\n\nProtest March Schedule: \n\n\n\nTime: 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. \n\n\n\nStarting Point: Lincoln Memorial Reflecting PoolEnding Point: Russian Ambassador’s Residence (1125 16th St NW\, Washington\, D.C.) \n\n\n\nJoin the Protest March event on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/share/1H7cF5sBqV/ and Eventbrite https://DC-March-3-years-of-war-against-Ukraine.eventbrit… \n\n\n\nMarch Organizer: US Ukrainian Activists (USUA) \n\n\n\nMass Rally and Protest March in Washington\, D.C. to Mark 3 Years of russia’s War Against Ukraine URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/support-ukraine-mass-rally-protest-march-washington-dc-feb22-2025/ CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Security,Security and Baltic Cooperation,Ukraine,Virtual gathering ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/USUA-Feb-22-rally-ad.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250222T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250227T235959 DTSTAMP:20260615T232353 CREATED:20250222T021311Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250222T023810Z UID:11639-1740182400-1740700799@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:Ukraine Advocacy Week - Washington\, DC DESCRIPTION:UCCA is calling for volunteers to participate in a rapidly upcoming week of events in Washington\, D.C. centered around the 3rd anniversary of full-fledged aggression: \n\n\n\nFebruary 22: Mass Rally\, Protest March \n\n\n\nFebruary 24-25: Advocacy Days \n\n\n\nFebruary 26: Security Conference \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nMass Rally: The Ukrainian diaspora\, together with the Ukrainian Embassy\, supporters of Ukraine from the USA and around the world\, will gather at the iconic Lincoln Memorial in Washington\, D.C. for a mass rally\, marking three years of russia’s genocidal full-scale war against Ukraine. \n\n\n\n WHEN: Saturday\, February 22 TIME:• Gathering: 1:30 – 2:00 p.m.• Program: 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. WHERE: Lincoln Memorial\, Washington\, D.C. \n\n\n\nJoin us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1F4zoFPVEG/EventBrite: https://three-year-war-mass-rally-for-Ukraine-in-DC.event… \n\n\n\nShow your support by marking yourself as “Interested” or “Going” and stay updated with announcements by visiting the event page. \n\n\n\nOrganizers: US Ukrainian Activists\, United Help Ukraine\, Razom for Ukraine\, Ukraine House\, Ukrainian Congress Committee of America\, and People of Ukraine Foundation. \n\n\n\nIn cooperation with the Embassy of Ukraine in the USA / Посольство України в США and the Honorary Consulate of Ukraine (Philadelphia\, PA). \n\n\n\nIf your organization is planning to attend our event\, please comment with your organization’s name on the “Attending Organizations” post under the event’s Discussions section. \n\n\n\nPhoto /Graphics Credit: Nadiya Shaporynska\, US Ukrainian Activists \n\n\n\n#MassRallyInDC #LincolnMemorialRally #DCRally #StandWithUkraine #StandWithUkraineEveryDay #SupportUkraine \n\n\n\n***** \n\n\n\nThe Protest March will follow the Mass Rally at the Lincoln Memorial. \n\n\n\nOn February 22\, marking the third anniversary of russia’s full-scale genocidal war against Ukraine\, the Ukrainian diaspora\, alongside supporters from the USA and worldwide\, will march from the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool to the residence of the russian ambassador in Washington\, D.C. \n\n\n\n WHEN: Saturday\, February 22 TIME: 3:30–4:30 p.m. Starting Point: Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool Ending Point: Russian Ambassador’s Residence(1125 16th St NW) \n\n\n\nDear Friends of Ukraine\, come march with us to express support for Ukraine and condemn russia’s 11-year-long genocidal war against Ukraine\, its people\, and culture. \n\n\n\nBring flags\, signs\, and posters supporting Ukraine. All friends of Ukraine are welcome. \n\n\n\n Join the event: \n\n\n\n– Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1H7cF5sBqV/ \n\n\n\n– Eventbrite: https://DC-March-3-years-of-war-against-Ukraine.eventbrit… \n\n\n\nMarch Organizer: US Ukrainian Activists (USUA)  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFebruary 24-25: Advocacy Days \n\n\n\nMeet the new 119th Congress. \n\n\n\nMake your voice heard! \n\n\n\nRoad to Victory for Ukraine! \n\n\n\n\nRegister here\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFebruary 26: Security Conference \n\n\n\n“Taking Measure of Ukraine’s Defense Capabilities / Needs After a Third Year of War” \n\n\n\n\nProgram & Speakers\n\n\n\n\n8:30 am — 5:15 pm. University Club\, 1135 16th St NW\, Washington\, DC 20036 \n\n\n\n6:00 pm – 8:30 pm. Patrons’ Reception. \n\n\n\nVenue: American Foreign Policy Council/ Center for US Ukrainian Relations DC Bureau509 C Street NW\, Washington\, DC URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/ukraine-advocacy-week-washington-dc/ CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Estonian Independence Day,Family activities,Online Discussion,Security,Security and Baltic Cooperation,Ukraine,Virtual gathering ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Ukraine-Days-Feb2025-1024x1024-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250201T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250228T235959 DTSTAMP:20260615T232353 CREATED:20250222T013853Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250222T013856Z UID:11622-1738368000-1740787199@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:Stand with Ukraine Global Rally DESCRIPTION:Join the Ukrainian World Congress in uniting voices worldwide! We invite Ukrainian organizations\, activists\, and supporters to organize and register events marking three years of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. This page is your hub for essential tools and materials to amplify our global movement. Your voice matters — make it heard! \n\n\n\nStand with Ukraine – Ukrainian World Congress URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/stand-with-ukraine-global-rally/ CATEGORIES:Advocacy ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Screenshot_21-2-2025_21933_www.ukrainianworldcongress.org-_httpsuaworldmap.ukrainianworldcongress.orgen_-scaled.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241218T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241218T100000 DTSTAMP:20260615T232353 CREATED:20241217T212316Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T214838Z UID:11237-1734512400-1734516000@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:The Atlantic Council presents: "The NATO perspective: Strengthening resilience across the Alliance" DESCRIPTION:The Atlantic Council’s Transatlantic Security Initiative and the Adrienne Arsht National Security Resilience Initiative will host a conversation on how NATO allies can continue to cultivate a resilient community. This is a hybrid event\, you may attend in person or join virtually. \n\n\n\nAmbassador of the Republic of Estonia to the United States\, Kristjan Prikk\, will be speaking. \n\n\n\nEarlier this year\, NATO—the most resilient and successful military alliance in history—celebrated its seventy-fifth anniversary. Even after seventy-five years\, NATO’s work continues to be of the utmost importance to the peace and security of the transatlantic community and a cornerstone of resilience for Europe. The notion of national resilience and the capacity to withstand a major shock is a fundamental national and collective responsibility of all NATO allies\, as outlined in NATO’s Article 3. With geopolitical tensions on the rise\, exposed and inflamed by Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine\, this event will aim to examine the main challenges being posed to national and collective resilience across the alliance.The discussion will touch upon what can be learned from allies on the Eastern flank and consider how NATO can transform concepts into actionable measures. It will emphasize the dynamic relationship between NATO\, individual governments\, and civil society in fostering a resilient community.   \n\n\n\nThis conversation will take place at Atlantic Council headquarters and will be broadcast on YouTube\, X\, Facebook\, and LinkedIn. To join us in-person or virtually\, please complete the registration form.  \n\n\n\n\nRegister here\n\n\n\n\nWelcoming RemarksAdrienne ArshtExecutive Vice Chair\, Board of Directors\, Atlantic CouncilFEATURED SPEAKERSAmbassador Michael CarpenterSpecial Assistant to the President and Senior Director for Europe\,National Security Council\, The White HouseH.E. Kristjan PrikkAmbassador of Estonia to the United StatesElisabeth BrawSenior Fellow\, Transatlantic Security Initiative\, Scowcroft Center for Strategy and SecurityAtlantic CouncilModerated by:Laura KellyForeign Policy ReporterThe HillRecorded Keynote RemarksAngus LapsleyAssistant Secretary General for Defence Policy and Planning\, NATO  URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/nato-perspective-strengthening-resilience-across-the-alliance/ CATEGORIES:75th anniversary Great Flight from Estonia,Advocacy,Government of Estonia,Online Discussion,Security ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Screenshot-2024-12-17-155042-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241101T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241103T130000 DTSTAMP:20260615T232353 CREATED:20241001T064323Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241023T213722Z UID:11171-1730487600-1730638800@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:Estonian American Community Celebration - 1 weekend\, 3 events! DESCRIPTION:View Event \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nOur Council meets in person but once a year\, so we need to make sure we use our time wisely! True to our mission of preserving Estonian heritage\, promoting Estonian culture\, supporting the Estonian American community and standing for Estonian interests\, we invite Estos of all ages to join us! \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nNov. 1-2: Event for Young Estonians (18-30): \n\n\n\nMeet your peers: Find what you have in common and learn what sets you apart! Share your experiences\, interests\, ideas\, questions\, concerns\, visions about life as an Estonain American\, and let us know how EANC can best support and connect our evolving community. (RSVP at erkunoored@estosite.org.) \n\n\n\nEntry is free of charge. EANC will help offset travel costs for a limited number of young Estonians\, aged 18-30\, to join our Young Estonian Advisory Group. Meals are included in the registration\, but please purchase your Saturday evening program tickets *Student discount: $35. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nRegister for YEA here by stating your interest here \n\n\n\nPurchase tickets for Saturday Evening Community Celebration & EANC Awards Night\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nNov 2: EANC Community Celebration & Awards Night \n\n\n\nYou’re ALL invited\, as we present a tribute to our heritage\, hear from distinguished speakers and musical guests\, enjoy a beautiful dinner\, and help us applaud Estonian-American community heroes who will be recognized with the 2024 EANC Awards for having dedicated so much of themselves — their time\, energy\, skills\, and resources — for our mutual cause of keeping the Estonian spirit and culture alive\, and our history and interests in the forefront in the U.S. \n\n\n\nKeynote speaker: Ambassador Kristjan Prikk. Musical performances: Isabel-Mary Roos. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBe sure to stay for the whole show as we bring on a special appearance by the Chicago Estonian School bänd \, as they warm up the crowd for the full swing celebration featuring hits by Hendrik Sal-Saller and Erko Laurimaa of the Estonian band Smilers. Our Master of Ceremonies is council member Andres Simonson. (Tickets are required to attend this event. See below.) \n\n\n\nTickets available for purchase via Eventbrite\, secure credit card purchase on our site\, by cash or check (email erku@estosite.org). \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nPurchase tickets for Saturday Evening Community Celebration & Awards Night here \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nNov 3: EST-Tech Talk\, hosted by EANC. Learn how to be an informed and responsible citizen in the age of AI and innovative technologies. Estonia leads the way in innovation and technology. Learn more! (Free entry\, registration suggested.) Lunch at Chicago Estonian House is available for purchase after the EST-Tech Talk. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nRegister for EST-Tech Talk here URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/estonian-american-community-celebration-1-weekend-3-events/ LOCATION:Chicago Eesti Maja / Chicago Estonian House\, 14700 Estonian Ln\, Riverwoods\,\, Illinois\, 60015-3553 CATEGORIES:80 Years since the Mass Flight of 1944,Advocacy,Chicago,Community,Culture,Estonian Culture,Family activities,Opportunities,Security & Baltic Cooperation,Security and Baltic Cooperation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Kaleidoscope-1920-x-1080-px-3.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Estonian American National Council/ Eesti Rahvuskomitee %C3%9Chendriikides":MAILTO:erku@estosite.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240918T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240918T090000 DTSTAMP:20260615T232353 CREATED:20240913T174820Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240913T193538Z UID:11039-1726650000-1726650000@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:JBANC Baltic Spotlight 5: Latvia´s Response to Invasion of Ukraine DESCRIPTION:Join our partners from the Joint Baltic Americans National Committee on September 18th at 9am (4pm EET) for the fifth edition of Baltic Spotlight\, featuring Dr. Māris Andžāns\, Director of the Center for Geopolitical Studies Riga. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe discussion will be focused on the Latvian response to the invasion of Ukraine\, including the increase in spending\, defensive capabilities\, and the start of conscription.About the Speaker: Māris Andžāns\, Dr.sc.pol.\, is the Director of the Center for Geopolitical Studies Riga and an Associate Professor at Riga Stradins University. Previously\, he was a Visiting Scholar at the Harvard University Davis Center\, a Fellow at the Academy of International Affairs NRW in Bonn\, Germany and a Visiting Fulbright Scholar at the Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies. He was also the Vice Rector of Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences and Senior Researcher at the Latvian Institute of International Affairs.He has authored more than 110 publications\, primarily on security and defense issues of the Baltic states\, but also Central Asia\, as well as on transport and digital policies. Dr. Andžāns has ten years of experience in the public administration of Latvia. He served in positions related to the coordination of EU and NATO issues\, security of transport and communications\, civil-military cooperation\, aviation\, electronic communications\, and postal issues. Among other duties\, he has served as the Chairman of the National Cyber Security Council of Latvia and the Dangerous Goods Movement Consultative Council of Latvia. \n\n\n\n\nRegister here\n\n\n\n\nJBANC is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. \n\n\n\nTopic: Baltic Spotlight with Māris Andžāns – Wednesday\, September 18 at 9:00 am ET \n\n\n\nTime: Sep 18\, 2024 09:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada) \n\n\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting \n\n\n\n\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/88623112846?pwd=snb4cJ2I4KFcafNjiaOZS7iAFvWo2w.1\n\n\n\n\nMeeting ID: 886 2311 2846 \n\n\n\nPasscode: 532306 \n\n\n\n— \n\n\n\nOne tap mobile \n\n\n\n+13017158592\,\,88623112846#\,\,\,\,*532306# US (Washington DC) \n\n\n\n+19292056099\,\,88623112846#\,\,\,\,*532306# US (New York) \n\n\n\nFind your local number: https://us06web.zoom.us/u/kGYdTM7Zr URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/11039/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Online Discussion,Security,Ukraine ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/2024-Baltic-Spotlight-5.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Joint Baltic American National Committee (JBANC)":MAILTO:jbanc@jbanc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240710T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240711T170000 DTSTAMP:20260615T232353 CREATED:20240709T035826Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240710T165859Z UID:10817-1720602000-1720717200@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:NATO Public Forum DESCRIPTION:Marking 75 years of the Alliance\n\n\n\nSeventy-five years ago\, 12 countries signed the North Atlantic Treaty in Washington\, D.C. to ensure their collective defense in an unpredictable world. \n\n\n\nThis year\, 32 NATO Allies will meet again in Washington\, D.C. to make key decisions on how to continue to protect their one billion citizens as the world faces the most dangerous security environment since the Cold War. \n\n\n\nParallel to this meeting of leaders at the Washington Summit\, the city will host the NATO Public Forum – an event that aims to promote a better public understanding of NATO’s policies\, goals and decisions through dialogue and engagement with a unique and diverse group of stakeholders.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nRegister here for link\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nMore information about the event is available at https://natopublicforum.org\n\n\n\nThis event is co-hosted with the United States Government in collaboration with the Atlantic Council\, the Center for a New American Security (CNAS)\, GLOBSEC\, German MArshall Fund of the United States (GMF) and the Hudson Institute. URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/nato-public-forum/ CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Estonia,Online Discussion,Security,Security and Baltic Cooperation,Ukraine,Virtual gathering ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/CEEC-NATO-5-forum-2024.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240709T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240709T150000 DTSTAMP:20260615T232353 CREATED:20240709T032423Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240709T144202Z UID:10802-1720533600-1720537200@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:A Conversation with Lithuanian Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis ahead of the Washington Summit DESCRIPTION:Tune in to hear Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis as he sits down with Senior Fellow Peter Rough on the eve of the Washington summit to discuss the prospects for Ukraine and the outlook for Lithuanian security. He will be introduced by Hudson Visiting Fellow Tomas Janeliūnas of Vilnius University. \n\n\n\nWatch live: A Conversation with Lithuanian Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis ahead of the Washington Summit | Hudson Institute \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nSpeakers: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Gabrielus Landsbergis\, Foreign Minister of Lithuania \n\n\n\nUpon taking office as foreign minister of Lithuania in December 2020\, Gabrielius Landsbergis quickly made a name for himself as one of Europe’s most effective diplomats. Early in his term\, he announced that Lithuania would no longer participate in the Cooperation between China and Central and Eastern European Countries (China-CEEC) format; Estonia and Latvia withdrew the following year. Moreover\, since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine\, Landsbergis has outspokenly defended Ukrainian sovereignty and denounced Russia’s occupation. In fact\, his clarity on the threat Russia poses goes back years. As he put it in June 2024\, “I’m Lithuanian\, and we strongly disapproved of Russian imperialism before it was common to do so.” \n\n\n\nFurthermore\, Foreign Minister Landsbergis has time and again made the case for the transatlantic alliance and underscored the importance of a strong American presence in Europe. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPeter Rough\, Senior Fellow and Director of the Center on Europe and Eurasia at Hudson Institute. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTomas Janeliūnas\, Visiting Fellow in the Center on Europe and Eurasia at Hudson Institute. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nInquiries: msnow@hudson.org URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/a-conversation-with-lithuanian-foreign-minister-gabrielius-landsbergis-ahead-of-the-washington-summit/ CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Lithuania,Online Discussion,Security,Security and Baltic Cooperation,Ukraine,Virtual gathering ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/President-Landsbergis.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240702T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240702T200000 DTSTAMP:20260615T232353 CREATED:20240627T213102Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240702T002911Z UID:10748-1719946800-1719950400@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:CEEC presents: Ukrainian Perspectives on the NATO Summit DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the Central & East European Coalition\, this virtual forum presents Ukrainian perspectives on the upcoming NATO Summit. The discussion will feature Mr Yegor Cherniev of the Ukrainian parliament and Mr Eerik-Niiles Kross\, Estonian parliament member and diplomat. The discussion will be moderated by Ms Trudy Rubin\, world affairs columnist at the Philadelphia Inquirer. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMs Trudy Rubin\, a long-time world affairs columnist\, will also discuss her recent trip to the frontlines in Ukraine. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nRegister for link\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEANC is a proud member of the Central and East European Council. \n\n\n\nCEEC was established in 1994 and is currently composed of eighteen national\, membership-based organizations representing Americans of Armenian\, Belarusan\, Croatian\, Czech\, Estonian\, Georgian\, Hungarian\, Latvian\, Lithuanian\, Polish\, Romanian\, Slovak\, and Ukrainian descent. \n\n\n\nThe Coalition was established to coordinate the efforts of ethnic organizations whose members continue to maintain strong cultural\, economic\, political\, and religious ties to the countries of Central and East Europe. The Coalition serves as a liaison with these national Central and East European ethnic organizations. \n\n\n\nThese organizations cooperate in calling attention to issues of mutual concern\, especially as regards United States policy toward Central and East Europe. The Coalition has cooperated on a wide range of issues including calling attention to Russia’s policies toward its neighbors\, NATO enlargement\, and U.S. assistance programs for the region. URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/ceec-presents-ukrainian-perspectives-on-the-nato-summit/ CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Online Discussion,Security,Ukraine ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Screenshot_27-6-2024_17212_mail.google.com_.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240627T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240627T203000 DTSTAMP:20260615T232353 CREATED:20240625T204925Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240626T003922Z UID:10730-1719514800-1719520200@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:Virtual discussion. JBANC Spotlight: "Ukraine and Beyond" DESCRIPTION:JBANC hosts its third Baltic spotlight event\, featuring a discussion with Dr. Tomas Janeliūnas on the topic: “Ukraine and beyond: The Baltic states’ priorities\, expectations and potential outcomes at the NATO Summit 2024.” \n\n\n\nDr. Tomas Janeliūnas is a visiting research fellow at the Hudson Institute. He is a full-time professor at the Institute of International Relations and Political Science (IIRPS)\, Vilnius University. His work focuses on the security of small states\, foreign policy of great powers\, and the foreign policy of Lithuania. \n\n\n\nJoin us over Zoom on Thursday\, June 27 at 7 pm ET for a discussion on the goals of the Baltic states ahead of the NATO Summit. \n\n\n\nEmail jbanc@jbanc.org to receive the link for this event. URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/virtual-discussion-jbanc-spotlight-ukraine-and-beyond/ LOCATION:Virtual Zoom event CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Estonia,Latvia,Lithuania,Online Discussion,Security,Ukraine ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/2024-JBANC-Baltic-Spotlight-3.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Joint Baltic American National Committee (JBANC)":MAILTO:jbanc@jbanc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240605T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240605T100000 DTSTAMP:20260615T232353 CREATED:20240531T201216Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240605T173418Z UID:10670-1717578000-1717581600@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:Atlantic Council Talk: Securing the Eastern Flank: A Baltic Agenda for 2024 NATO Summit DESCRIPTION:In Case You Missed it\, watch the video on our YouTube page or by clicking the button below: \n\n\n\n\nWatch video \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nJoin in person or online to attend the Atlantic Council’s Transatlantic Security Initiative\, in the Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security\, for a public event exploring the Baltic states’ priorities for the upcoming NATO Summit in Washington\, DC. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nSince last year’s Summit in Vilnius\, Lithuania\, the security landscape in NATO’s eastern flank has shifted significantly. New defense plans and strong defense spending\, coupled with the historic accession of Sweden and Finland\, has reorganized the Baltic Sea into a “NATO lake.” Despite this major step forward for regional security\, ongoing Russian aggression against Ukraine demands a continued focus on stability. The NATO Summit taking place in Washington\, DC\, presents a pivotal opportunity to solidify allied gains made since last July and send a strong signal to Moscow amid continuing war on the European continent.   \n\n\n\nWith less than five weeks until the Washington Summit\, the Atlantic Council is pleased to welcome the Lithuanian\, Latvian\, and Estonian Permanent Representatives to NATO for a discussion exploring Baltic defense priorities and views on the future of NATO beyond its 75th anniversary. The Permanent Representatives will delve into the collaborative efforts between the US\, the Baltic states\, and other NATO allies as they strengthen efforts to bolster support for Ukraine and collective defense and deterrence on NATO’s eastern flank. \n\n\n\nThis event is part of the Transatlantic Security Initiative’s 2024 NATO Washington Summit campaign. For more information and updates on future events and publications\, follow @ACScowcroft.  This conversation will take place in-person and will be broadcast on YouTube\, X\, Facebook\, and LinkedIn. \n\n\n\nFEATURED SPEAKERSH.E. Jüri LuikPermanent Representative of Estonia to NATOH.E. Deividas MatulionisPermanent Representative of Lithuania to NATOH.E. Māris RiekstiņšPermanent Representative of Latvia to NATOWelcoming Remarks:Jenna Ben-YehudaExecutive Vice President\, Atlantic CouncilModerator: Rachel RizzoNonresident Senior Fellow\, Europe Center\, Atlantic Council\n\n\n\n\nRegister here URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/atlantic-council-talk-securing-the-eastern-flank-a-baltic-agenda-for-2024-nato-summit/ LOCATION:Atlantic Council HQ\, 1030 15th St NW\, 12th Floor\, Washington\, DC\, 20005 CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Estonia,Government of Estonia,Latvia,Lithuania,Online Discussion,Security ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/2024-Atlantic-Council-Securing-Baltic-Flank.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240529T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240529T210000 DTSTAMP:20260615T232353 CREATED:20240529T230748Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240529T230751Z UID:10667-1717012800-1717016400@www.estosite.org SUMMARY:JBANC Baltic Spotlight: “Shaping American Attitudes: From Re-Independence to NATO Accession" DESCRIPTION:RSVP & Receive Zoom link from: Email jbanc@jbanc.org \n\n\n\nJoin us on Wednesday\, May 29 for JBANC´s second Baltic Spotlight: “Shaping American Attitudes: From Re-Independence to NATO Accession\,” featuring Dr. Sandis Šrāders\, researcher and lecturer at the Baltic Defence College in Tartu\, Estonia. \n\n\n\nIn advance of NATO celebrating its 75th anniversary at this year’s Washington Summit in July\, this virtula talk will highlight the changing American attitudes towards Baltic independence from re-independence to NATO accession.  URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/jbanc-baltic-spotlight-shaping-american-attitudes-from-re-independence-to-nato-accession/ CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Online Discussion,Security,Security and Baltic Cooperation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.estosite.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/442437236_842441401248583_1720511329614114359_n.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Joint Baltic American National Committee (JBANC)":MAILTO:jbanc@jbanc.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR