Jun 26, 2023
Estonia has one of the most impressive economic transformations
anywhere on the planet, gaining independence from the USSR and
completely overhauling its entire institutional base. While most of
the post-Soviet states experienced slow growth and economic
stagnation, Estonia instead grew rapidly and became the 'Startup
Capital of Europe'. However, while Estonia celebrated its economic
successes, cultural issues began bubbling just under the surface,
setting the stage for a series of tough decisions to be made by
Tallinn today. Will Estonia be able to maintain this level of
growth? Will the language laws backfire? And will Sweden and
Finland's entry into NATO completely change the defence dynamic
within the Baltic states? We ask our panel of experts.
- Elisabeth Braw (AEI)
- Marko Mihkelson (Chair of Estonian FA Comm)
- Steven Pifer (Stanford)
Intro - 00:00
PART 1 - 04:21
PART 2 - 19:32
PART 3 - 36:06
Outro - 1:00:09
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