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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
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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/
LOCATION:California
CATEGORIES:75th anniversary Great Flight from Estonia,Advocacy,Government of Estonia,Online Discussion,Security
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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/
LOCATION:California
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Estonian Independence Day,Family activities,Online Discussion,Security,Security and Baltic Cooperation,Ukraine,Virtual gathering
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250310T120000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: The Fate of Europe: Ukraine\, the Baltic Region\, and Collective Security
DESCRIPTION:The Association for the Advancement of Baltic Studies hosts this online roundtable discussion on “The Fate of Europe: Ukraine\, the Baltic Region\, and Collective Security.”  \n\n\n\nSince 2014\, the Ukrainian state and society have shown strength and resilience in resisting Russian aggression. Given the decisions of the new United States administration to engage Putin’s Russia and chastise Ukrainian leadership\, will Ukraine be able to continue defending its sovereignty? What are the implications of the recent changes in the US position towards Russia for European security\, including Nordic and Baltic security? How will Europeans approach their collective security in a new era of transatlantic relations? \n\n\n\nThese and other questions will be tackled by Hanna Shelest (Foreign Policy Council “Ukrainian Prism”) Marko Lehti (Tampere Peace Research Institute)\, and Ginta Palubinskas (West Virginia State University). The webinar will be moderated by Daunis Auers (University of Latvia) and welcome remarks will be delivered by AABS President Jörg Hackmann (University of Szczecin).  \n\n\n\nLearn more about the participants on the AABS website. \n\n\n\n\nRegister here
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/webinar-the-fate-of-europe-ukraine-the-baltic-region-and-collective-security/
LOCATION:California
CATEGORIES:Community,Education,Estonia,Latvia,Lithuania,Online Discussion,Ukraine,Virtual gathering
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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
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SUMMARY:Vaba Eesti Sõna 76: Huumori seminar
DESCRIPTION:Ajalehe Vaba Eesti Sõna väljaandja The Nordic Press Estonian- American Publisher\, Inc. korraldab 76 aastapäeva puhul kevadseminari “Huumor ajakirjanduses” \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n5. aprill \n\n\n\nkell 10:00   Mis on Eesti Huumorimuuseum \n\n\n\n6. aprill\, kell 10.00 – 16.00  \n\n\n\nkell 10.00  Huumor ajakirjanduses \n\n\n\nkell 11.00  Urmas Nemvaltsi koomiksi õpituba  \n\n\n\nkell 12.00  MEELETU 55  \n\n\n\nkell 13:00 huumori õpituba
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/vaba-eesti-sona-76-huumori-seminar/
LOCATION:New York Estonian House\, 243 East 34th Street\, New York\, New York\, 10016\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Estonia,Estonian Culture,Online Discussion,Opportunities,Virtual gathering
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SUMMARY:Online Discussion with "Ecocide in Ukraine" Author Darya Tsymbalyuk
DESCRIPTION:Register for this important virtual discussion with Darya Tsymbalyuk\, author of Ecocide in Ukraine; The Environmental Cost of Russia’s War. Polity\, 2025. The conversation will be led Tallinn University’s Epp Annus. \n\n\n\nRussia’s war on Ukraine has not only destroyed millions of human lives\, it has also been catastrophic for the environment. Forests and fields have been burned to the ground\, animal and plant species pushed to the brink of extinction\, soil and water contaminated with oil products\, debris\, and mines. The devastation of biodiversity and ecosystems across Ukraine has been immeasurable\, long-lasting and its consequences stretch beyond national borders. In Ecocide in Ukraine\, Ukrainian researcher Darya Tsymbalyuk offers an intimate portrait of her beloved homeland against the backdrop of Russia’s war and ecocide. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nRegister here\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nAbout the participants: \n\n\n\n Darya Tsymbalyuk is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures\, and the Committee on Environment\, Geography\, and Urbanization (CEGU) at the University of Chicago. Her academic papers and public essays explore narratives about environments\, multispecies worlds\, displacement\, embodied knowledge\, and entangled colonial histories of Ukraine. Her writing has appeared on the BBC’s Future Planet and open Democracy websites\, among many other publications. In addition to her research and writing\, Darya also works with images through drawing\, painting\, collage\, and video essays. \n\n\n\n Epp Annus is an associate professor at Tallinn University; she also lectures at Ohio State University (USA). Her interests include Baltic cultures and societies\, Russian imperialism/colonialism\, decoloniality\, and environmental studies. Her recent and forthcoming books include Environment and Society in Soviet Estonia\, 1960-1990 (Cambridge UP\, forthcoming 2025) and Soviet Postcolonial Studies: A View from the Western Borderlands (Routledge\, 2018). She has published two novels\, some poetry and several children’s books. We are proud to note that in her free time\, Epp happens to also be a council member of the Estonian American National Council.  \n\n\n\nThis event is organized by Tallinn University\, Institute of Humanities\, the project PRG2592 “Memory and Environment: The Intersection of Fast and Slow Violence in Transnational European Literatures” and the project TF2324 “Exploring Patterns of Subject-Formation in Estonian Culture\, 1956-1998”. \n\n\n\nSee less
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/online-discussion-with-author-darya-tsym/
LOCATION:California
CATEGORIES:Education,Online Discussion,Ukraine
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250413T140000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250416T200000
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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
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SUMMARY:Virtual Seminar. "Science without Borders: The Estonian Scientific Diaspora in the USA"
DESCRIPTION:The Estonian Embassy in the US and the Estonian Research Council cordial invite you to attend their upcoming virtual seminar\, which brings together scientists\, academic staff and university students with Estonian heritage who currently live in the US and are interested in building and/or maintaining a connection with Estonia. \n\n\n\nThe seminar will also be the virtual launch of the Estonian-American Network of Science (EANS) which aims to map\, connect and inspire the Estonian scientific diaspora in the US. The event will promote transatlantic networking and exchange of information with the broader goal to foster cooperation\, interdisciplinary research and innovation. \n\n\n\nThe discussion will begin with opening words from the Estonian Embassy and the Estonian Research Council. This will be followed by a virtual panel\, moderated by Dr Anna-Maria Osula\, Estonian Embassy in the US. \n\n\n\nOur panelists: \n\n\n\n·         Dr Liisi Esse\, University of Stanford \n\n\n\n·         Dr Tiit Lukk\, University of Illinois \n\n\n\n·         Dr Kaur Kullman\, University of Maryland \n\n\n\n·         Prof Tarmo Soomere\, Tallinn University of Technology\, former President of the Estonian Academy of Science \n\n\n\nThe webinar takes place on Wednesday 14th of May 2025 at 9AM West Coast / 12PM East Coast / 7PM Tallinn. The event will be held in English and will be recorded. \n\n\n\n\nRegister here \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nYou will receive the connection details after registration. Please also share this invitation with other interested members of the Estonian science community in the US! \n\n\n\nPlease let me know if you have any questions.
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/virtual-seminar-science-without-borders-the-estonian-scientific-diaspora-in-the-usa/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Estonia,Government of Estonia,Online Discussion,Opportunities,Virtual gathering
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SUMMARY:Global Estonian Virtual Forum
DESCRIPTION:The Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs invites Estonians around the world to its latest virtual forum. There is much in store\, join us! \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThis summer\, Estonia will host both the Song and Dance Celebration and the XIII Global Estonian Days ESTO 2025. Additionally\, we will celebrate the 90th birthday of Arvo Pärt and the 500th anniversary of the first Estonian-language book. It’s been a long time since we’ve had such a remarkable year! \n\n\n\nThis time\, the virtual forum will focus on everything that creates and preserves Estonian cultural identity—heritage\, music\, nature\, and literature. The forum will be broadcast from the Arvo Pärt Centre. \n\n\n\nThe forum will be translated into English. \n\n\n\n\nRegister here\n\n\n\n\nRead more: Global Estonian | Virtual forum for Global Estonians: June 5 2025 \n\n\n\nNB! Facebook https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1Yencc6Yd6/
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/12199/
LOCATION:California
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Estonia,Online Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250826T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250826T101500
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SUMMARY:Global Estonian Virtual Forum
DESCRIPTION:“Leia oma Eesti: Kohtume!”\n\n\n\nGlobalEstonian.com presents their latest virtual forum for Estonians around the world. We are excited to annouce that the guest speaker at this event will be teh esteemed literary scholar and Estonian American National Council board member Sirje Kiin. This online event begins at 4 pm Estonian time (9am Eastern) \n\n\n\nTule kohtuma eestlastega üle maailma\, tutvustame Globalestonian.com portaali võimalusi\, arutame huvitavaid teemasid koos külalisesinejatega ning ammutame üheskoos inspiratsiooni.  \n\n\n\nSee on suurepärane võimalus: ~Kohtuda teiste eestlastega üle maailma~ Kuulata Sirje Kiini (USA) mõtteid eestikeelse kirjanduse rõõmust ja tähtsusest~ Jagada oma lemmikraamatut või teost\, mis on sinu elu mõjutanud \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLoe lähemalt ja registreeru siit \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLiitu otse üritsega siit \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNB! Kohtumise ajal tehakse salvestus. Kui Sul on selle kohta küsimusi või Sa ei soovi salvestusel osaleda\, palun anna meile sellest eelnevalt märku. \n\n\n\nLoodame sind näha juba homme! Kui seekord ei õnnestu liituda\, pane kalendrisse järgmine kohtumine 25. novembril.
URL:https://www.estosite.org/event/global-estonian-virtual-forum/
LOCATION:California
CATEGORIES:Community,Culture,Education,Estonia,Estonian Culture,Online Discussion,Poetry,Virtual gathering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T200000
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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/
LOCATION:California
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Community,Education,Estonia,Latvia,Lithuania,Online Discussion
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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:20260206T120000
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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/
LOCATION:California
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Online Discussion,Security,Ukraine
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ukrainian Congress Committee of America (UCCA)":MAILTO:unis@ucca.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T203000
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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/
LOCATION:California
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Online Discussion,Security and Baltic Cooperation
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ORGANIZER;CN="Joint Baltic American National Committee (JBANC)":MAILTO:leeallen@jbanc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T200000
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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
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