Don’t put in the newspaper that we want Ukraine to surrender, say commentators who want Ukraine to surrender
Commentators who launder Kremlin talking points are increasingly getting called out.
Baltic Takes Editor
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Europe can’t stay hooked on other people’s tech
At least not for critical capabilities that can be manipulated or switched off exactly when we most need them.
Estonia demonstrates how all European countries must handle Russian sabotage
It’s not like in the movies. European publics need to better understand the reality of recruitment by foreign intelligence services. That means being as transparent as possible when more cases are uncovered.
‘Golden arches theory’ was meant to predict peace. It encouraged war
The West thought economic integration restrained aggression, while Russia thought it restrained any response to its aggression. Only the willingness to defend rules actually matters.
Europe should look to Narva for inspiration, not pity, in the face of Russian threats
Far from being the most vulnerable, the Baltic countries have the most expertise to share on how all Europeans can raise their preparedness and civic resilience, while standing firm on support for Ukraine.
Gabrielius Landsbergis receives French state honour
Landsbergis has some of the sharpest takes - and now also the Knight's Cross of the French Legion of Honour.
Chinese official attempts Wolf Warrior Diplomacy™. It does not go well
No one expected the Seoul Defense Dialogue to gain so much attention online, until an ill-judged intervention.
As AfD surges, Leonid Ragozin changes his tune again
Following the election in Saxony-Anhalt, Ragozin is playing bothsidesism in a way that doesn't match his previous narratives.
Straight-talking constitutional scholar Ülle Madise is Estonia's next President
The future of Ukraine must not be negotiated over the heads of Ukrainians, says President-Elect Madise.