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SUMMARY:Atlantic Council Forum: ´Trusted Connectivity: Securing Digital Infrastructure´ featuring the Prime Minister of Estonia
DESCRIPTION:  \nFollowing consensus at the G7 Leaders’ Summit on countering China’s Belt and Road Initiative\, and ahead of the Tallinn Digital Summit this September\, Prime Minister of Estonia H.E. Kaja Kallas will join the Atlantic Council to discuss how the United States\, European nations\, and their respective industries should collaborate through policy\, law\, and market forces to build trusted connectivity into their emerging digital and physical infrastructure\, using the Three Seas Initiative as a foundational example. \n \n  \nPlease join the Atlantic Council for the second event in the forum “Trusted Connectivity: Securing Digital Infrastructure in an Era of Strategic Com \npetition with China\,” featuring the Prime Minister of Estonia H.E. Kaja Kallas. This event\, co-hosted by the Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security and its Forward Defense practice area\, the Digital Forensic Research Lab\, the Europe Center\, the GeoEconomics Center\, and the GeoTech Center\, will take place on Wednesday\, July 14\, 2021\, from  2:00 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.  EDT via Zoom. To receive the Zoom link\, please register by clicking the REGISTER button above.  \nIn an era defined by both revolutionary technological advancements and accelerating geopolitical competition\, modernizing global infrastructure is not only a profound economic opportunity but also a key security imperative. The Atlantic COuncil´s June 2021 #ACFrontPage event\, featuring President of Estonia H.E. Kersti Kaljulaid and US Deputy National Security Advisor for Cyber and Emerging Technology Anne Neuberger\, introduced the concept of “trusted connectivity” as a strategic framework for democratic nations to incentivize ambitious and interconnected infrastructure projects among the private sector\, and to provide a viable alternative to authoritarian efforts like China’s exploitative Belt and Road Initiative. Yet there remain significant hurdles to implementing this framework. Technological and legal standards\, industries and the products they develop\, and visions for the future of economic vitality\, societal resilience\, and national security are not aligned among many democratic nations. If trusted connectivity is to serve as a key pillar alongside existing US and allied initiatives like Build Back Better World\, the Blue Dot Network\, and the US Innovation and Competition Act\, the United States and its allies and partners need to overcome these obstacles along the path to trusted global infrastructure. \nIn advance of the Tallinn Digital Summit this September\, Prime Minister of Estonia H.E. Kaja Kallas will join the Atlantic Council to discuss how the United States\, European nations\, and their respective industries should collaborate through policy\, law\, and market forces to build trusted connectivity into their emerging digital and physical infrastructure\, using the Three Seas Initiative as a foundational example. \nWe hope you can join us for what promises to be an important and timely discussion.  \nTo receive the virtual Zoom link\, please register by clicking the Register Now button below. \n 
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/atlantic-council-forum-trusted-connectivity-securing-digital-infrastructure-featuring-the-prime-minister-of-estonia/
CATEGORIES:Government of Estonia,Online Discussion,Security and Baltic Cooperation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211009T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211009T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183246
CREATED:20211008T150410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211008T151558Z
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SUMMARY:A live session with the President of the Riigikogu (Estonian Parliament)\, Mr. Jüri Ratas.
DESCRIPTION:Join in this informative live session with the President of the Riigikogu (Estonian Parliament)\, Mr. Jüri Ratas.  \n\n\n\n2021 has been an interesting year for Estonia. All 3 main leader positions of Estonia have new appointees  – the President\, the Prime Minister and the President of Parliament\, and we are less than 2 weeks away from the local elections. \n\n\n\nWill there be a big change on a local level as well\, or will it follow USA and California elections where our governor recall just failed and everything will remain the same in local governance? \n\n\n\nMr. Ratas will cover those topics and give us an update about Covid-19 restrictions and more. \n\n\n\nPlease join the Zoom Meetinghttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/81621950982 \n\n\n\n11 am  – Los Angeles and West Coast  2 pm  – New York and East Coast  9 pm  –  Estonia \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nAfter the live update by the Riigikogu president\, as time permits\, you are welcomed to participate and ask questions. If you already have any particular questions for Mr. Ratas\, please send them to the organizer ahead of the session. See you on Saturday! \n\n\n\nContact: EANC Member Renee Meriste\, renee@estoniaamerica.com \n\n\n\nHead of the Estonian American business Alliance and President of the Los Angeles Estonian Society
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/a-live-session-with-the-president-of-the-riigikogu-estonian-parliament-mr-juri-ratas/
CATEGORIES:Estonia,Government of Estonia,Online Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211021T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211021T131500
DTSTAMP:20260403T183247
CREATED:20211008T153233Z
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SUMMARY:Online Discussion. Moving Target: Getting Ahead of Kremlin Aggression
DESCRIPTION:How should the U.S.\, its allies and partners determine and impose effective consequences on the Kremlin for its violations of international norms. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhile current U.S. policy toward Russia seems to be centered on not provoking Putin\, the CEEC suggests that U.S. policy priorities would be better served by a more assertive approach. This event will consider how\, going forward\,  U.S. policy toward the Kremlin should evolve to be proactive rather than reactive. \n\n\n\nConfirmed Speakers: \n\n\n\nElisabeth Braw \n\n\n\nSenior Fellow\, American Enterprise Institute \n\n\n\nKonrad Muzyka \n\n\n\nIndependent Defense Analyst & Director of Rochan Consulting \n\n\n\nAlex Tiersky \n\n\n\nSenior Policy Advisor\, Helsinki Commission \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThe webinar will be hosted on the Zoom platform.  \n\n\n\nPlease register at www.CEECAdvocacy.org by October 20\, 2021. \n\n\n\nPlease contact ceecoalition@gmail.com with any questions. \n\n\n\nThe Estonian American National Council is a proud member of the Central and East European Coalition
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/online-discussion-moving-target-getting-ahead-of-kremlin-aggression/
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Online Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220126T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220126T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183247
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SUMMARY:YES Online Conversation: U.S. Dep. Secretary of State and former Estonian President discuss Ukraine and diplomatic engagements between the U.S.\, NATO\, and Russia
DESCRIPTION:This event has ended. The video of this informative and insightful conversation is now viewable here. .  \n\n\n\nOn Wednesday\, January 26th the Victor Pinchuk Foundation in partnership with Yalta European Strategy (YES) will hold the YES online conversation with U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Wendy R. Sherman and President of Estonia 2016-2021\, YES Board member\, Kersti Kaljulaid.  \n\n\n\nThe discussion will focus on the unprecedented escalation along Ukraine’s eastern border and latest diplomatic engagements by the U.S.\, NATO allies and Russia. \n\n\n\nRegister to sit in on a conversation between U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Wendy R. Sherman and former President of Estonia Kersti Kaljulaid.
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/online-discussion-wendy-sherman-kersti-kaljulaid/
CATEGORIES:Online Discussion,Security and Baltic Cooperation
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ORGANIZER;CN="Yalta European Strategy (YES)":MAILTO:info@yes-ukraine.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220128T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220128T103000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183247
CREATED:20220127T001755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220128T034013Z
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SUMMARY:Enhancing NATO's Collective Deterrence: A Conversation with Former Supreme Allied Commanders Europe
DESCRIPTION:The Atlantic Council’s Transatlantic Security Initiative\, part of the Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security\, and the Atlantic Council’s Eurasia Center host the public event on Enhancing NATO’s collective Deterrence on Friday\, January 28th from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. ET via Zoom. Featuring two former Supreme Allied Commanders Europe\, this conversation will examine opportunities for NATO to improve its collective defense posture as Russia continues threatening to up-end the security order in Europe over increased aggression towards Ukraine. \n\n\n\nAs the Moscow-generated crisis in eastern Europe unfolds\, it has become clear that the Kremlin hopes to leverage the crisis to renegotiate the architecture of Atlantic security on terms favorable to Russia and is willing to escalate militarily against Ukraine in order to achieve these goals. In response to Russia’s troop build-up\, NATO has strengthened certain aspects of its defense and deterrence posture\, including increasing the readiness of certain units and adding naval assets and aircraft to NATO missions. Yet to further respond to and prepare for Russian escalation in Ukraine\, there is more NATO could do militarily to strengthen defense and deterrence. \n\n\n\nTo discuss NATO’s military role in maintaining collective security in the Euro-Atlantic area and potential options for strengthening NATO’s posture and readiness to respond to Russian escalation or a potential new invasion\, the Atlantic Council is honored to be joined by two former SACEURs\, General Philip M. Breedlove\, USAF (Ret.) and General Wesley K. Clark\, USA (Ret.). General Breedlove and General Clark will discuss what options are available to the Alliance and the United States to stand up to Kremlin aggression and ensure the security of our allies. \n\n\n\nRegister for what promises to be an engaging event on a critical topic for the Alliance. Join the conversation on Twitter with #StrongerWithAllies as we consider how NATO can face this critical challenge. \n\n\n\n\nRegister here\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nFeaturing a discussion with:General Philip M. Breedlove\, USAF (Ret.)Former Supreme Allied Commander EuropeNATOGeneral Wesley K. Clark\, USA (Ret.)Former Supreme Allied Commander EuropeNATO Moderated by:Leah ScheunemannDeputy Director\, Transatlantic Security Initiative\, Scowcroft Center for Strategy and SecurityAtlantic CouncilThis invitation is transferable and open to the public.This event is on the record and open to the press.
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/atlantic-council-enhancing-natos-collective-deterrence/
CATEGORIES:Online Discussion,Security
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ORGANIZER;CN="Atlantic Council":MAILTO:info@atlanticcouncil.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220128T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220128T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183247
CREATED:20220126T024924Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Event : What’s Next for Ukraine? A Conversation with Former President of Estonia Toomas H. Ilves
DESCRIPTION:With more than 100\,000 Russian troops poised to invade Ukraine for the second time in the past ten years\, the NATO alliance appears worryingly divided on an appropriate response. What are Vladimir Putin’s intentions? Does the West still have the will and capacity to deter Russia?  \n\n\n\nJoin Toomas Ilves\, former president of Estonia and noted geostrategic analyst\, for a conversation with Hudson Institute Walter P. Stern Distinguished Fellow Kenneth R. Weinstein on the Ukraine crisis and prospects for an effective policy response from the West.  \n\n\n\n\nRegister here\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeakers\n\n\n\nToomas Hendrik Ilves \n\n\n\nFormer President of Estonia (2006-2016) \n\n\n\nKenneth R. Weinstein \n\n\n\nWalter P. Stern Distinguished Fellow\, Hudson Institute
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/former-estonian-president-whats-next-for-ukraine/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Online Discussion,Security
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hudson Institute":MAILTO:info@hudson.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220215T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220215T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183247
CREATED:20220216T014411Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Event: Responding to Russian Cyber Operations
DESCRIPTION:A Virtual Event hosted by the Center for European Policy Analysis (CEPA) \n\n\n\nIf you missed the venet\, please use the link below to access the video recording.  \n\n\n\n\nWatch the video \n\n\n\n\nOver the last years\, the Russian government has invested in developing increasingly sophisticated cyber tools. At the same time\, Russia is now a haven for criminal cyber groups\, which at times seem to work in concert with state entities. As Russian aggression against Ukraine escalates\, cyber operations are already playing a key role in Moscow’s assault on Ukraine. Preparing for an effective response to Kremlin-backed cyber operations is a critical challenge to transatlantic cohesion as Europe and the United States work to prepare a united stance.  \n\n\n\nIntroduction:  \n\n\n\nDr. Alina Polyakova\, President and CEO\, Center for European Policy Analysis  \n\n\n\nSpeakers:  \n\n\n\nChris Krebs\, Partner\, Krebs Stamos Group; Former  Director\, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency\, U.S. Department of Homeland Security \n\n\n\nPresident Toomas Hendrik Ilves\, Distinguished  Fellow\, Center for European Policy Analysis; Former President\, Republic of Estonia \n\n\n\nNicole Perlroth\, Cybersecurity Journalist; Author\, This Is How They Tell Me The World Ends \n\n\n\nModerated by:  \n\n\n\nMaggie Miller\, Cybersecurity Reporter\, Politico
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/virtual-event-responding-to-russian-cyber-operations/
CATEGORIES:Online Discussion,Security
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220218T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220218T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183247
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SUMMARY:Virtual Talk: Cold War Leadershi: The Estonian Experience
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership of University of Wisconsin.  \n\n\n\n\nRegister here \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin the Thompson Center and UW-Madison Center for European Studies on February 18 for a conversation on Cold War Leadership with Mart Laar\, former Prime Minister of Estonia. The event\, titled Out from the Cold\, will center on the Estonian experience of the Cold War.  \n\n\n\nMart Laar\, Ph.D.\, was born in 1960 in Soviet-occupied Estonia. He participated in the Resistance movement and worked for the restoration of Estonian statehood in 1991. He has served twice as Prime Minister of the Estonian Republic. Under his first government\, Estonia made the turn from East to West and in his second\, this turn was made irreversible by joining the European Union and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.  \n\n\n\nAlex Tahk\, Director of the Thompson Center\, will moderate.  \n\n\n\nQuestions can be submitted during the event through the streaming page. \n\n\n\n Register for the virtual event at explore.wisc.edu/estonia.  \n\n\n\nWebsite: https://thompsoncenter.wisc.edu/event/cold-war-leadership-the-estonian-experience/ \n\n\n\nFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/306962931483944/ \n\n\n\nTwitter: https://twitter.com/thompson_center/status/1490784420000849920?s=20&t=56CX3JnKTpuu6LJvQp99Hw
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/cold-war-leadership-the-estonian-experience-2/
CATEGORIES:Estonia,Online Discussion,Security,Virtual gathering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220301T033000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220301T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183247
CREATED:20220301T194502Z
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SUMMARY:BACC hosts Estonian\, Latvian\, Lithuanian Ambassadors for Briefing on the Situation in Ukraine
DESCRIPTION:Ambassadors of Estonia\, Latvia and Lithuania give a briefing hosted by the Baltic American Chamber of Commerce. BACC welcomes you to tune in for up-to-the-minute\, first-person viewpoints from the highest-ranking diplomats from the Baltic States – Estonia\, Latvia and Lithuania – on the current situation in Ukraine. \n\n\n\nTune in here: via ZoomMeeting ID: 873 0346 4018Password: 356770
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/bacc-hosts-ambassadorial-briefing-on-the-situation-in-ukraine/
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Estonia,Latvia,Lithuania,Online Discussion,Security & Baltic Cooperation,Security and Baltic Cooperation,Ukraine
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220320T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220320T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183247
CREATED:20220318T193731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220321T074018Z
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SUMMARY:War in Ukraine: Perspectives from Estonia
DESCRIPTION:A Virtual Forum hosted by Estonian American National Council \n\n\n\nEstonian American National Council is honored to welcome Estonian Ambassador Kristjan Prikk and Estonian parliament member Marko Mihkelson for a discussion on how the continued Russian assault on Ukraine affects Estonia and the security of the Baltic region.    \n\n\n\nEANC Washington\, DC Director Karin Shuey presents an overview of what has and is being done by the Estonian American National Council and partners to help Ukraine\, and the Council shares more ways on how the Estonian-American community and individuals can help. \n\n\n\nFeatured guest speakers: \n\n\n\nMr. Kristjan PrikkAmbassador of the Republic of Estonia to the United States \n\n\n\nMr. Marko MihkelsonChair\, Foreign Affairs Committee of the Riigikogu (Parliament of Estonia) \n\n\n\nA Q & A Session is planned if time allows.  In the interests of time\, email your questions ahead: erku@estosite.org \n\n\n\nEvent language: primarily in English\, invite a friend!  Together we are stronger.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWashington\, DC\, 2022. National Rally in support of Ukraine. Find a rally near you! here.
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/war-in-ukraine-perspectives-from-estonia/
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Estonia,Government of Estonia,Online Discussion,Security,Security and Baltic Cooperation,Ukraine
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220322T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220322T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183247
CREATED:20220321T191633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220322T020816Z
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SUMMARY:Fireside Chat: European Security after Ukraine
DESCRIPTION:The Estonian Embassy will host a virtual fireside chat with Ambassador Jonatan Vseviov\, Secretary General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Estonia\, and Ambassador Kurt Volker\, to discuss the future of European security architecture after the Russian aggression against Ukraine.https://washington.mfa.ee/european-security-after-ukraine/  \n\n\n\nAs the U.S. and NATO work together to adapt to the new security situation ahead of the NATO Madrid Summit\, this discussion will provide a fresh Estonian perspective into what we in the West should do in the aftermath of the aggression. \n\n\n\nFeaturing: \n\n\n\nAmbassador Jonatan Vseviov\, \n\n\n\nSecretary General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Estonia \n\n\n\nModerated by Ambassador Kurt Volker\, \n\n\n\nDistinguished Fellow at CEPA and former U.S. Ambassador to NATO \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nAmb. Vseviov and Amb. Volker will be joined by other key experts\, including Anders Aslund and Glen Howard. \n\n\n\nJoin meeting: Cisco Webex Meetings \n\n\n\nFor questions please contact the Estonian Embassy at Embassy.Washington@mfa.ee \n\n\n\nJoin from the meeting link: \n\n\n\nhttps://valisministeerium.webex.com/valisministeerium/j.php?MTID=m6c89c2c4b5010075ad21cd9fd1980e2b \n\n\n\nJoin by meeting number: \n\n\n\nMeeting number (access code): 2747 262 2644 \n\n\n\nMeeting password: 1739
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/fireside-chat-european-security-after-ukraine/
CATEGORIES:Estonia,Government of Estonia,Online Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220329T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220329T093000
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SUMMARY:Online Discussion: A conversation with the Baltic presidents
DESCRIPTION:Watch the recording here\n\n\n\n\n On Tuesday\,  March 29 from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. ET\, the eighteenth anniversary of the accession of the Baltic states to NATO\, Estonian President Alar Karis\, Latvian President Egils Levits\, and Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda will join the Atlantic Council to outline their views on the current situation in Ukraine\, its implications for European security\, and how NATO should adapt to respond to a fundamentally changed relationship with Russia. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nRussia’s unprovoked war in Ukraine will have momentous consequences for the transatlantic community and security and defense architecture in Europe for years to come. \n\n\n\nFeaturing: \n\n\n\n H.E. Alar Karis President of the Republic of EstoniaH.E. Egils LevitsPresident of the Republic of LatviaH.E. Gitanas NausėdaPresident of the Republic of Lithuania \n\n\n\nIn conversation with: \n\n\n\n Ambassador Paula J. DobrianskyVice Chair\, Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security Atlantic Council;Former Under Secretary of State for Global Affairs US Department of State;Senior Fellow\, Future of Diplomacy Project Harvard University Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs\n\n\n\nPresidents of Estonia\, Latvia\, Lithuania\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThe Scowcroft Center’s Transatlantic Security Initiative is pleased to present this live event as part of the Atlantic Council’s #ACFrontPage event series\, our premier ideas platform spotlighting global leaders and championing constructive solutions to global challenges. The Transatlantic Security Initiative shapes and influences the debate on the greatest security challenges facing the North Atlantic Alliance and its key partners.This conversation will take place on Zoom and will be broadcast on YouTube\, Twitter\, Facebook\, and LinkedIn. To receive the event information\, please register below. After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email with information on how to watch the event. \n\n\n\nOn Twitter? Follow @AtlanticCouncil and @ACScowcroft and use the hashtag #ACFrontPage to join the conversation and submit questions. \n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/online-discussion-a-conversation-with-the-baltic-presidents/
CATEGORIES:Estonia,Government of Estonia,Latvia,Lithuania,Online Discussion,Security,Ukraine
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220428T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220428T153000
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SUMMARY:Panel Discussion: University of Virginia Ambassador Series
DESCRIPTION:The University of Virginia Center for Politics invites you to this special Ambassador Series event featuring the Ambassadors of the Baltic republics: Her Excellency Audra Plepytė\, Ambassador of Lithuania; His Excellency Kristjan Prikk\, Ambassador of Estonia; and His Excellency Māris Selga\, Ambassador of Latvia will participate in this panel discussion on the countries’ relationships with the United States and current concerns impacting their nations\, the region\, and Europe. A special focus will be placed on the war in Ukraine and its potential impact on the Baltic republics. \n\n\n\nAmbassadors of the Baltic Republics\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe panel will be introduced by UVA Center for Politics Director of Global Initiatives\, Daman Irby\, and moderated by Professor Philip Zelikow\, the White Burkett Miller Professor of History at the University of Virginia. Co-hosts of this event include the UVA Center for Politics; UVA Office of Global Affairs; Center for Russian\, Eastern European and Eurasian Studies; and the European Studies Program. \n\n\n\n\nWatch here\n\n\n\n\nInformation about event: Contact Daman Irby\, irby@virginia.edu
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/panel-discussion-uva-ambassador-series-baltics/
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Education,Online Discussion,Security and Baltic Cooperation,Virtual gathering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220915T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220915T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183247
CREATED:20220830T192414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220915T214100Z
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SUMMARY:CEEC Policy Brief: U.S. Leadership in Enhancing Black Sea Regional Security
DESCRIPTION:Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is spurring the US and NATO members to revisit security in the Black Sea region. \n\n\n\nThis event has passed but you may watch the video recording here.  \n\n\n\n\nWatch video recording\n\n\n\n\nAbout this event\n\n\n\nThe panel will examine the new bipartisan Black Sea Security Act (S.4509) and the United States’ new policy toward the six countries of the region (Ukraine\, Georgia\, Moldova\, Romania\, Bulgaria\, and Turkey) that hold the keys to the collective security of the US and NATO members. \n\n\n\nConfirmed Speakers: \n\n\n\nMr. Ian Brzezinski – Senior Fellow Atlantic Council \n\n\n\nAmbassador Kurt Volker – Former US Ambassador to NATO \n\n\n\nModerated by: \n\n\n\nMichael Sawkiw – Director\, Ukrainian National Information Service \n\n\n\nAdditional speakers to be announced. \n\n\n\nThe webinar will be hosted on the Zoom platform. \n\n\n\nPlease see www.CEECAdvocacy.org for more info and contact georgianassociation@gmail.com with any questions. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister here \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister here
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/ceec-policy-brief-us-leadership-in-enhancing-black-sea-regional-security/
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Online Discussion,Virtual gathering
ORGANIZER;CN="Center for Eastern and Central Europe":MAILTO:georgianassociation@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220927T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220929T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183247
CREATED:20220926T193740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220926T194814Z
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SUMMARY:CEPA Forum 2022: Meeting the Moment - Allies at a Crossroads
DESCRIPTION:The 14th Annual CEPA Forum — “Meeting the Moment: Allies at a Crossroads” — will take place virtually from September 27-29\, 2022. Over the course of the Forum\, CEPA will host a dynamic series of virtual keynotes\, discussions\, debates\, and stories focusing on the transatlantic response to Russia’s war in Ukraine and its implications for security and democracy. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThe Center for European Policy Analysis has a content-rich program planned\, with international experts and leaders discussing crucial issues.  \n\n\n\nFYI: Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas is among the very many esteemed speakers at this important event.  \n\n\n\nProgram Summary  \n\n\n\nDay 1:Transatlantic Defense and Security \n\n\n\nDay 2: Democratic Resilience \n\n\n\nDay 3: Democratic Resilience \n\n\n\n\nWatch here\n\n\n\n\n\nFull program available here \n\n\n\n\nFeatured Speakers: \n\n\n\nH.E. Nicolae-Ionel Ciucă\, Prime Minister of Romania \n\n\n\nH.E. Kaja Kallas\, Prime Minister of Estonia \n\n\n\nH.E. Krišjānis Kariņš\, Prime Minister of Latvia \n\n\n\nH.E. Mateusz Morawiecki\, Prime Minister of Poland \n\n\n\nH.E. Ingrida Šimonytė\, Prime Minister of Lithuania \n\n\n\nH.E. Zuzana Čaputová\, President of Slovakia \n\n\n\nH.E. Oleksii Reznikov\, Minister of Defence\, Ukraine \n\n\n\nThe Hon. Wendy Sherman\, United States Deputy Secretary of State \n\n\n\nH.E. Stefano Sannino\, Secretary-General\, European External Action Service  \n\n\n\nGen. Christopher G. Cavoli\, Supreme Allied Commander Europe\, NATO; Commander\, US European Command  \n\n\n\nThe Hon. Tammy Baldwin\, US Senator for Wisconsin \n\n\n\nThe Hon. Dick Durbin\, US Senator for Illinois\, US Senate \n\n\n\nThe Hon. Amy Klobuchar\, US Senator for Minnesota\, US Senate \n\n\n\nThe Hon. James Risch\, US Senator for Idaho \n\n\n\nThe Hon. Jeanne Shaheen\, US Senator for New Hampshire \n\n\n\nThe Hon. Thomas Tillis\, US Senator for North Carolina \n\n\n\nThe Hon. Roger Wicker\, US Senator for Mississippi
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/cepa-forum-2022-meeting-the-moment-allies-at-a-crossroads/
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Online Discussion,Security
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221004T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221004T090000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183247
CREATED:20220926T163130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220926T163526Z
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SUMMARY:Zoom webinar for Estonian School teachers abroad
DESCRIPTION:Agenda\, registration link and more info to follow.  \n\n\n\nTopics to be covered include applying for grants.
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/zoom-webinar-for-estonian-school-teachers-abroad/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Education,Online Discussion
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ORGANIZER;CN="Estonian Institute":MAILTO:heidy.kiviloo@estinst.ee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221009T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221011T165959
DTSTAMP:20260403T183247
CREATED:20221009T220256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221011T015423Z
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SUMMARY:Tallinn Digital Summit 2022
DESCRIPTION:The Tallinn Digital Summit\, an annual event hosted by the Estonian Prime Minister\, will take place in Tallinn on 10–11 October. This year’s Summit will focus on delivering trusted connectivity through trusted partnerships.  \n\n\n\nThe Tallinn Digital Summit 2022 will take place on 10–11 October at the Tallinn Creative Hub. The two days consist of keynote speeches and panel discussions. While the event is conducted live in Tallinn\, virtual sessions are also accessible.  Register here.  \n\n\n\nConnectivity is at the heart of our efforts to build a free\, prosperous\, and sustainable future that reinforces the rules-based international order. \n\n\n\nThe Tallinn Digital Summit is an annual event hosted by the Estonian Prime Minister that brings together leaders from like-minded and digitally-advanced countries\, international organizations\, and the private sector to address the most pressing issues as well as to seize the many opportunities on our road toward a connected digital future. \n\n\n\nConnectivity is instrumental to ensuring geopolitical stability\, economic and energy security\, and a successful digital and green transformation. It is now a geostrategic imperative to do business with trusted partners according to our common interests\, our democratic values\, and our highest standards—the essence of trusted connectivity. \n\n\n\nThese themes underline this year’s Tallinn Digital Summit\, an annual event hosted by the Estonian Prime Minister that gathers together leaders of like-minded and digitally-advanced countries\, international organizations\, and the private sector to address the most pressing issues on our road toward a connected digital future. \n\n\n\nTallinn Digital Summit 2021 focused on Trusted Connectivity as a shared conceptual framework for like-minded democracies to consolidate and amplify their several connectivity initiatives while also highlighting the nexus between cross-border infrastructure\, geopolitics\, and digital technologies. \n\n\n\nThis year’s Summit will focus on delivering trusted connectivity through trusted partnerships. The Summit will elaborate on what a trusted and secure digital society could look like\, as well as on concrete steps for governments\, financial institutions\, international organizations\, technical experts\, and the private sector to take to ensure our digital future advances human freedom\, human dignity\, and the rules-based international order. \n\n\n\nWe will explore the role of trusted connectivity and trusted partnerships in ensuring global stability and the resilience of supply chains\, in enhancing energy\, economic\, and cyber security\, in cooperation on digital policy and international standards\, in the development and deployment of artificial intelligence\, clouds and satellites\, digital public goods\, and Web 3.0\, as well as in the reconstruction of a free and democratic Ukraine. All this necessitates the holistic shaping of the requisite political\, institutional\, and entrepreneurial ecosystems to increase public and private investments in infrastructure and utilizing the concept of trusted connectivity to construct an architecture of trust within the rules-based international system. \n\n\n\nThe Summit takes place against the backdrop of several momentous developments. First\, many have recently introduced new connectivity initiatives\, including the G7\, the EU’s Global Gateway\, the UK’s Clean Green Initiative\, and the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity. Second\, Russia’s aggression against Ukraine\, in conjunction with continuing cyberattacks against vital infrastructure\, have amply underscored the geopolitical importance of values-based investments into trusted connectivity and of reducing our strategic dependencies on malign actors. We are faced with new geostrategic imperatives but also with an auspicious opportunity to enhance our cooperation in the face of shared challenges. \n\n\n\n\nRegister for more info
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/tallinn-digital-summit-2022/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Estonia,Government of Estonia,Online Discussion,Opportunities,Security
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230519T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230519T220000
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SUMMARY:A Virtual Talk & EANC Townhall
DESCRIPTION:Join us this Friday evening for a night of important insights and engaging conversation! An informative talk and Q&A session with the Estonian Ambassador to the United States\, followed by a public townhall to hear all of your thoughts and visions for the future of ESTO festivals. To best represent Estonian Americans\, our council members need to hear from you!   \n\n\n\n\nRegister for the Talk & Townhall event\n\n\n\n\nPart 1. The View from Estonia: A Talk with the Estonian Ambassador \n\n\n\nGuest speaker: Estonian Ambassador to the United States of America\, Mr. Kristjan Prikk  \n\n\n\nJoin us for an enlightening discussion and public Q & A with the Ambassador of Estonia to the United States\, who will bring us Estonia’s perspective on: \n\n\n\n\nCurrent situation in Ukraine; \n\n\n\nWhat it all means for Estonia and Baltic Security\, as well as for Europe and democracy as a whole; \n\n\n\nWhat’s new in Estonia\, and more.  \n\n\n\n\nAs Estonians in the United States\, we have a strong voice and need to stay informed to make a difference! Click here for more information about the upcoming Baltic Advocacy Days in Washington\, D.C.  \n\n\n\nPart 2: An EANC Townhall: What is the future of “ESTO” festivals? \n\n\n\nA quick look back at ESTO history and an engaging look forward. What does ESTO mean to you? Estonians in the US\, we want to hope to hear it straight from you!  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nTownhall topics:\n\n\n\nWhat does ESTO mean to you?\n\n\n\nWhat is its mission today?\n\n\n\nWhere should ESTOs be held and how frequently?\n\n\n\nWhat would attract you to attend an ESTO?\n\n\n\nHow far would you travel\, and at what cost?\n\n\n\nWould you host or help organize an ESTO?\n\n\n\n\nSince 1952\, the EANC has been the central\, elected national body representing Estonian-American interests here in the US and abroad. Please share your thoughts\, suggestions\, ideas on how you see ESTOs moving forward\, so that we can best represent the interests of Estonians in the US!   \n\n\n\n\nRegister for link
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/a-virtual-talk-and-eanc-townhall-2023-may/
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Government of Estonia,Online Discussion,Security,Security and Baltic Cooperation,Virtual gathering
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ORGANIZER;CN="Eesti Rahvuskomitee %C3%9Chendriikides/Estonian American National Council":MAILTO:erku@estosite.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231207T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231207T090000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183247
CREATED:20231206T022735Z
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SUMMARY:Üleilmse eestluse virtuaalfoorum/ Global Estonian Forum
DESCRIPTION:The virtual forum for Estonians across the globe is held on 7 December at 16.00 Estonian time (09:00 Eastern\, 06:00 Pacific) \n\n\n\nThe upcoming event is the Foreign Ministry’s 6th virtual forum for Estonians across. This time\, the forum covers very practical aspect – the possibilities of Estonia’s e-state from the perspective of an Estonian living abroad.  \n\n\n\nTo provide some inspiration for your summer holiday plans\, we are taking you to the University town of Tartu\, in southern Estonia. Tartu has been named the European Capital of Culture in 2024. The entire region of southern Estonia is involved.  \n\n\n\nRegister to win! This time we will spin the wheel again\, and offer one forum participant the chance to win plane tickets (2) to Estonia and two nights in a hotel in Tallinn.  \n\n\n\nAfter some great discussion\, the forum also features music by Duo Ruut. We meet writer and director Anna Hints\, who has been touring the US with her masterful film Soke Sauna Sisterhood. Anna Hints will be the closing interview of this year’s forum series. The virtual forum is moderated by journalist Silver Tambur. \n\n\n\nYou can watch and think along with the virtual forum of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs from any location with an internet connection. The forum will have simultaneous interpretation into English and Russian. \n\n\n\nParticipation link: https://worksup.com/app?id=GLOBALESTONIA \n\n\n\nPROGRAMME \n\n\n\n16.00 \n\n\n\n\nIntroduction. Silver Tambur\n\n\n\nWelcoming words. Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna\n\n\n\n\n\ne-Services abroad from the perspective of an Estonian abroad: everything you need to know. Erika Piirmets\n\n\n\nVideo call to the United States. Heilika and Ülo Pikkov\n\n\n\nHow can you research your family history virtually? Fred Puss\n\n\n\nMusic by Duo Ruut\n\n\n\n\n17.00 \n\n\n\n\nThe programme of Tartu – European Capital of Culture 2024. Erni Kask and Annela Laaneots\n\n\n\nHow the European Capital of Culture and the Southern Estonian vibe match. Jalmar Vabarna\n\n\n\nVideo call to the United States. Karel Polt on dividing his life between Otepää and Los Angeles \n\n\n\nVideo call to Võrumaa. Mari Kalkun and the Aigu om Festival \n\n\n\n\n17.45 \n\n\n\n\nEnd-of-the-year interview with Anna Hints\n\n\n\nMusical finale by Duo Ruut\n\n\n\n\nThe estimated end of the event is at 18.00 * Estonian time \n\n\n\nPARTICIPANTS \n\n\n\nMargus Tsahkna – Foreign Minister \n\n\n\nHeilika ja Ülo Pikkov – documentary filmmaker and director \n\n\n\nErika Piirmets – Digital Transformation Adviser at e-Estonia \n\n\n\nFred Puss – genealogist\, Director of the Estonian Biographical Center \n\n\n\nKarel Polt – author of Literally Estonian from Los Angeles \n\n\n\nJalmar Vabarna – singer and musician (Trad.Attack!\, Zetod)\, Ambassador of Tartu 2024 \n\n\n\nMari Kalkun – singer\, songwriter\, composer and musician\, Ambassador of Tartu 2024 \n\n\n\nErni Kask – Head of International Relations\, Tartu 2024 \n\n\n\nAnnela Laaneots – Head of the Southern Estonia programme\, Tartu 2024 \n\n\n\nAnna Hints – author\, writer and director of the film Smoke Sauna Sisterhood  \n\n\n\nDuo Ruut – a folk music duo comprising Katariina Kivi and Ann-Lisett Rebane \n\n\n\nSilver Tambur – moderator \n\n\n\nPrevious virtual forums can be watched here:https://globalestonian.com/et/video/virtuaalfoorumid
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/uleilmse-eestluse-virtuaalfoorum-global-estonian-forum/
CATEGORIES:Culture,Estonia,Estonian Culture,Government of Estonia,Online Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240325T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240325T235959
DTSTAMP:20260403T183247
CREATED:20240322T130028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240322T131808Z
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SUMMARY:Registration deadline: Baltic Advocacy Days
DESCRIPTION:This is a crucial time to advocate loudly in support of Estonian\, Latvian\, and Lithuanian security interests. Your voice matters\, and your calls make an impact. The Joint Baltic American National Committee (JBANC) coordinates meetings between constituents and offices of the United States Congress to further the ties between the U.S. and the Baltic states. Talking points will be emailed to participants. We know the threats\, we must make them understood in DC.  \n\n\n\nThis year’s Baltic Advocacy Days will take place from April 8-12\, 2024\, consisting of both in-person and virtual meetings over Zoom. Meetings typically last approximately 20 -30 minutes with a goal of at least two-three meetings per participant. \n\n\n\nVirtual meetings will be scheduled from Monday to Wednesday\, April 8 -10. \n\n\n\nIn-person meetings will take place on April 11-12 (Thursday). \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOur advocacy for 2024 will be focused on these points: \n\n\n\n•    Security assistance to Estonia\, Latvia\, and Lithuania (Baltic Security Initiative\, Foreign Military Financing\, etc.) \n\n\n\n•    Security assistance for Ukraine necessary to help it defend itself against Russia. \n\n\n\n•    Maintaining a strong NATO alliance and transatlantic relations. \n\n\n\n•    Other Ukraine-related legislation. \n\n\n\nWe encourage anyone interested in strengthening U.S.-Baltic relations and advocating for transatlantic security to fill out the form below. No prior knowledge is required\, as talking points will be emailed to participants. \n\n\n\nClick Here to Register
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/registration-deadline-baltic-advocacy-days/
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Community,Online Discussion,Security and Baltic Cooperation,Ukraine
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ORGANIZER;CN="Joint Baltic American National Committee (JBANC)":MAILTO:jbanc@jbanc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240405T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240405T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183247
CREATED:20240305T045359Z
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SUMMARY:Conference: 75 YEARS of FREE ESTONIAN WORD – The Art of Connecting Past and Future.
DESCRIPTION:For 75 years\, the newspaper Vaba Eesti Sõna (Free Estonian Word) has been a faithful companion to the Estonian-American community\, keeping Estonian families in far-away places and also those close by connected\, and abreast of community news\, current events\, cultural happenings\, social announcements\, and everyday helps with Estonian traditions and homelife. In today´s unsettled world\, community journalism is more important than ever. \n\n\n\nThis important anniversary conference will discuss the role played by Vaba Eesti Sõna in keeping alive hope and the fight for restored independence Estonia and its part in connecting the Estonian community abroad. We will also discuss the chronicle’s continued relevance\, as Estonians abroad continue to champion Estonian culture\, values\, and interests in their every day lives.  \n\n\n\nJoin new and veteran newspaper editors\, journalists\, staff\, contributors\, and supporters for an intelligent conference on the life and times of Estonians in America through the pages of the Vaba Eesti Sõna.    \n\n\n\nWe look forward to seeing you in person\, at 2 pm at the New York Estonian House. Pre-registration not required\, donations welcomed.  \n\n\n\nIf you cannot attend in person\, we encourage you to use the link below to attend virtually via Zoom. \n\n\n\n\nTo attend virtually\, register here \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nConference \n\n\n\nSession 1: The role of the Estonian-American newspaper Vaba Eesti Sõna in keeping alive hope for the restored independence of the Republic of Estonia and nourishing the spirit of idealism.  \n\n\n\nSession 2: Staying the Course: Connecting Estonian-American families and communities. \n\n\n\nThis conference and small reception celebrating Vaba Eesti Sõna coverage\, contributors\, and community offers a wonderful lead into the Estonian Cultural Days Festival 2024.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVaba Eesti Sõna sünnipäeva konverents / Free Estonian Word Anniversary Conference\n\n\n\nReede\, 5. aprill 2024\, kell 14:00 – 17:30 EDT / Friday\, April 5th\, 2024\, 2 pm – 5:30 pm EDT \n\n\n\nNew Yorgi Eesti Maja / NY Estonian House\, 243 E 34th St\, New York\, NY 10016 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKutsume Teid ameerikaeestluse kandja Vaba Eesti Sõna sünnipäeva konverentsile VABA EESTI SÕNA 75: KUNST SIDUDA MINEVIKKU JA TULEVIKKU reedel\, 5. aprillil algusega kell 14:00 New Yorgi Eesti Maja sinises saalis \n\n\n\n\nKuidas on hoidnud eesti ajaleht Eesti Vabariigi taastamise lootust ja idealismi vaimu\n\n\n\nKuidas ajaleht ühendab jätkuvalt Ameerika eestlaste kodusid ja kogukondi\n\n\n\nArutamine ja sõnavõtud – olete lahkesti oodatud kõnelema\n\n\n\nKohvilaud\, sünnipäevakook\n\n\n\n\nLaupäeval\, 6. aprillil kell 10:00 – 13:00 toimub Vaba Eesti Sõna sõpradele kaastöö tegemise õpituba. Kõik vanused teretulnud. \n\n\n\nVõimalus osaleda üritustel Zoomi vahendusel. Eel-registreerimine www.vabaeestisona.com või www.estosite.org. \n\n\n\nVõtke sõbrad kaasa ja kohtume varsti. Olete oodatud! \n\n\n\nTervitades\,The Nordic Press Estonian-American Publishers\, Inc.ajalehe Vaba Eesti Sõna väljaandja \n\n\n\n\nRegistreeri siin\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease join us for this anniversary conference celebrating decades of dedicated coverage of the Estonian American community 75 YEARS of FREE ESTONIAN WORD: THE ART OF CONNECTING PAST AND FUTURE \n\n\n\nFriday\, April 5th\, 2 pm NY Estonian House\, Blue Room \n\n\n\n\nThe role of the newspaper in keeping hope alive for the restored independence of the Republic of Estonia and nourishing the spirit of idealism\n\n\n\nConnecting Estonian-American families and communities\n\n\n\nDiscussion and tributes – speakers from the audience welcomed\n\n\n\nReception and birthday cake\n\n\n\n\nSaturday\, April 6th\, 10 am – 1:30 pm\, workshop: Tips on how to contribute important and interesting information about your communities and how to get involved. All ages are welcome. \n\n\n\nWe hope to see you in person\, but you can also join us virtually. Pre-register: www.vabaeestisona.com or www.estosite.org. \n\n\n\nWe encourage you to share this invitation! \n\n\n\nLooking forward to seeing you\,The Nordic Press Estonian-American Publishers\, Inc.of the newspaper Free Estonian World \n\n\n\n\nRegister here
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/conference-75-years-of-free-estonian-word-the-art-of-connecting-past-and-future/
LOCATION:NY Estonian House\, 243 E 34th St\, New York\, New York\, 10016\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Estonia,Estonian Culture,Family activities,Online Discussion
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SUMMARY:Conference: "Security and Defence in the Baltic Sea Region"
DESCRIPTION:The Estonian World Council (ÜEKN) in collaboration with the Estonian Embassy in Helsinki and the Network of Estonian Organisations in Finland (EOVS) hosts the hybrid conference\, “Security and Defence in the Baltic Sea Region” on Tuesday\, May 14\, 2024 (starting 13:00 Helsinki time / 6 am Eastern US) at the Embassy of Estonia in Helsinki\, Finland.  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThe conference will be livestreamed here and also by Estonia’s national broadcaster ERR \, website globalestonian.com and by Finnish media. The event will also be made available for later viewing. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThe conference aims to foster a deeper understanding of the current and emerging security challenges within the Baltic Sea region. Topics of discussion include the implications of Russian aggression and disinformation\, the role of NATO in ensuring regional security\, and strategies for civil defence preparedness. The conference will be available for post viewing on EANC’s YouTube channel\, ERR website\, and the Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs webpage\, as well as on globalestonian.com.  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nConference program is as follows: \n\n\n\nConference moderator – Reet Marten Sehr\, Chair Estonian World Council foreign relations committee\, Chair\, Estonian Central Council in Canada \n\n\n\n13:00 – Introductory remarks \n\n\n\n• Sven Sakkov\, Estonian Ambassador to Finland  \n\n\n\n• Sirle Sööt\, Chair\, Estonian World Council\, Association of Estonians in Sweden \n\n\n\n• Margus Tsahkna\, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Estonia (Livestream) \n\n\n\n13:30 – Introduction of keynote speaker by Tuuli-Emily Liivat\, Global Estonian Youth Network \n\n\n\n• Keynote: Douglas Hickey\, US Ambassador to the Republic of Finland \n\n\n\n14:00 – Panel discussion: “NATO’s Role in Baltic Sea Region Security” \n\n\n\n• Martin Roger\, Director-General for NATO and Trans-Atlantic Relations\, Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs  \n\n\n\n• Joakim Paasikivi\, Lieutenant Colonel\, Swedish Defence University \n\n\n\n• Andres Kasekamp\, Professor of History\, Chair of Estonian Studies\, Munk School of Global Affairs\, University of Toronto \n\n\n\n• Moderator Märt Vesinurm\, Network of Estonian Organisations in Finland \n\n\n\n15:30 – Keynote: Jessikka Aro Finnish journalist and writer\, author of “Putin’s Army” and“Putin’s Trolls”  \n\n\n\n16:15 – Panel discussion: “Civil Preparedness and Disinformation” \n\n\n\n• Jay Janzen\, Strategic Communications Director (J10) at NATO \n\n\n\n• Jakub Kalensky\, Senior fellow\, Atlantic Council Eurasia Centre\, former Deputy Director of COI Hybrid Influence \n\n\n\n• Marko Mihkelson\, Member of Estonian Parliament\, Chair of Parliamentary Foreign Affairs Committee \n\n\n\n• Moderator Marcus Kolga\, President\, DisInfoWatch\, Fellow McDonald Laurier Institute\, Central and Eastern European Council in Canada \n\n\n\n17:15 – Closing Remarks – Ilona Kolberg\, Network of Estonian Organisations in Finland
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/hybrid-conference-security-and-defence-in-the-baltic-sea-region/
CATEGORIES:Education,Government of Estonia,Online Discussion,Security,Security & Baltic Cooperation,Virtual gathering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240514T133000
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SUMMARY:Online event: The Legacy of Juri Lotman in Tartu\, Estonia and the World
DESCRIPTION:This online program hosted by the New York Public Library will celebrate Tartu\, Estonia as a 2024 European Capital of Culture\, Tartu 2024 including luminaries of worldwide interest like Juri Lotman. The celebration will take us to memorable places in Tartu that are connected to the cultural heritage and legacy of this unique man and his city. \n\n\n\nSpeakers include Merit Maran\, Elen Lotman\, Peeter Torop. Read more about them below. \n\n\n\nPlease register to receive Zoom link to join! \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nRegister here \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nJuri Lotman (1922-1993) was an internationally renowned intellectual and scholar. Born to Ukrainian Jewish parents in Leningrad\, he escaped the ongoing wave of antisemitism\, culminating in the “Doctors’ Plot”\, by finding refuge in Tartu\, within the safety of ancient walls of its university. Although Estonia was also occupied by the Soviet Union at the time\, the environment was considerably more Western and Lotman didn’t experience hostility to his ethnic background. \n\n\n\nAs his academic career developed at the University of Tartu\, Lotman became the key figure in cultural semiotics. Well loved by his students and internationally respected for his works\, Lotman went beyond the academe to have his own program on the national TV and also wrote extensively on cinema. In the 2020s\, after the celebrations of his centenary\, Lotman’s intellectual legacy is still relevant and exciting – as is his life story. \n\n\n\nSpeakers include Merit Maran\, Elen Lotman\, Peeter Torop. Read more about them below. \n\n\n\nThis online program is a result of cooperation between the New York Public Library and Estonian Writers Union which was mediated by the Tartu 2024 European Capital of Culture Foundation and the Consulate General of Estonia in New York. In 2022\, the Tartu branch of the Estonian Writers Union produced a webcast on Estonian polymath Uku Masing for the World Languages Collection of the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library at the NYPL\, with its premiere and online Q&A on April 26\, 2022. That webcast can be seen here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z19HnOPox-U. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeakers include Merit Maran\, Elen Lotman\, Peeter Torop. \n\n\n\nABOUT THE SPEAKERS\n\n\n\nPeeter Torop\, PhD – Professor of Semiotics of Culture at the University of Tartu. Torop expanded the scope of the semiotic study of translation to include intratextual\, intertextual\, and extratextual translation and stressing the productivity of the notion of translation in general semiotics. He is also a co-editor of the journal Sign Systems Studies\, the oldest international semiotic periodical. As a student of Lotman himself\, Torop shares his memories of Lotman as a teacher and mentor\, ever in search of fresh insights. \n\n\n\nMerit Maran (Rickberg)\, PhD – Head of the Juri Lotman Semiotics Repository at the University of Tallinn. Maran was the main curator of Juri Lotman 100 centenary celebrations in 2022 and defended her PhD thesis\, “Towards Complexity Thinking with Juri Lotman: Modelling Cultural Dynamics in Educational Systems” in 2023. Dr. Maran focuses on the contemporary and ongoing relevance of Lotman’s approach to complexity in cultural systems. \n\n\n\nElen Lotman\, PhD – Associate Professor of Film Arts\, Baltic Film\, Media and Arts School. An award-winning cinematographer\, director and lecturer\, Elen Lotman is a granddaughter of Juri Lotman and has also translated his works on film into Estonian. Sharing a more personal side of her grandfather\, she tells of her childhood full of stories\, fun and discovery\, as well as Juri Lotman’s daily habits and love for Tartu. \n\n\n\nThis webcast has been made possible by the Cultural Endowment of Estonia and the Estonian Ministry of Culture.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAll programs are subject to change or cancellation. \n\n\n\nAssistive Listening and ASL \n\n\n\nASL interpretation and real-time (CART) captioning available upon request. Please submit your request at least two weeks in advance by emailing accessibility@nypl.org. \n\n\n\nNYPL The New York Public Library \n\n\n\nEesti Kirjanike Liit / Kultuuriministeerium \n\n\n\n#JURILOTMAN \n\n\n\n#ESTONIA#Tartu2024
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/online-event-the-legacy-of-juri-lotman-in-tartu-estonia-and-the-world/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Culture,Estonia,Estonian Culture,Online Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240529T150000
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SUMMARY:Stanford University hosts Estonian Ambassador Kristjan Prikk for a talk on "Russia's War in Ukraine and its Implications on European Security: Why should America care?"
DESCRIPTION:Can´t make it to California? Watch the live stream of this important discussion hosted by Stanford University. \n\n\n\nMore than ten years into Russia’s war against Ukraine and more than two years after Moscow launched a full-scale aggression\, there is still no end in sight to the largest military conflict in Europe after WWII. What are the implications of this war on the security of Europe but also on the United States? What would it take to end the war and in what kind of a world will we all live on the day after it’s all over? The event will feature a discussion on the possibility of a viable Western strategy for success that not only saves Ukraine but also strengthens the United States’ role as the leader of the free world. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOpening remarks will be delivered by Amir Weiner\, Associate Professor of History and Director of Stanford’s Center for Russian\, East European and Eurasian Studies. \n\n\n\nDetails: events.stanford.edu/event/russias-war-in-ukraine \n\n\n\n\nGo to live stream\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEstonia’s Ambassador to the U.S. Kristjan Prikk started his mission in Washington\, D.C. in May 2021. He is a graduate of the US Army War College and has served as the National Security Coordinator to the Prime Minister. Prior to arriving in D.C.\, he was the Permanent Secretary of the Estonian Ministry of Defense. Among his previous assignments are two other tours in Washington as an Estonian diplomat and work on NATO-Russia and NATO-Ukraine topics at a time when these relationships were considerably less charged than today.                                                                                                                                                                                  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nMichael McFaul is Director at the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies\, the Ken Olivier and Angela Nomellini Professor of International Studies in the Department of Political Science\, and the Peter and Helen Bing Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution. He joined the Stanford faculty in 1995. He served for five years in the Obama administration\, first as Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director for Russian and Eurasian Affairs at the National Security Council at the White House (2009-2012)\, and then as U.S. Ambassador to the Russian Federation (2012-2014). \n\n\n\nThe hybrid event is free and open to the public. To attend in person\, RSVP is requested.
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/lecture-talk-stanford-university-estonian-ambassador-on-russias-war-in-ukraine-and-its-implications-on-european-security-why-should-america-care/
LOCATION:Stanford University\, Hohbach Hall\, Room 122\, 557 Escondido Mall\, Stanford\, California\, 94305
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Estonia,Government of Estonia,Online Discussion,Security,Security & Baltic Cooperation,Security and Baltic Cooperation,Ukraine
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240529T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240529T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183247
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240605T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240605T100000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240627T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240627T203000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240702T190000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240709T140000
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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
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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
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