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Yesterday, @sanshiro.bsky.social and Toomas Hanso presented their report "Between Giants: Central Asia Balancing China, Russia, and the Rest" — followed by a discussion with Eka Metreveli and Amb Alex Petriashvili, with Helga Kalm leading the conversation.
More: icds.ee/en/presentat...
More: icds.ee/en/presentat...
November 14, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Yesterday, @sanshiro.bsky.social and Toomas Hanso presented their report "Between Giants: Central Asia Balancing China, Russia, and the Rest" — followed by a discussion with Eka Metreveli and Amb Alex Petriashvili, with Helga Kalm leading the conversation.
More: icds.ee/en/presentat...
More: icds.ee/en/presentat...
Today, ICDS had the honour of hosting Taiwan's Vice Minister of Defense, Mr Alex Po.
The seminar compared how Estonia and Taiwan respond to repeated airspace violations and strengthen their airspace sovereignty.
@kristiraik.bsky.social
The seminar compared how Estonia and Taiwan respond to repeated airspace violations and strengthen their airspace sovereignty.
@kristiraik.bsky.social
October 30, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Today, ICDS had the honour of hosting Taiwan's Vice Minister of Defense, Mr Alex Po.
The seminar compared how Estonia and Taiwan respond to repeated airspace violations and strengthen their airspace sovereignty.
@kristiraik.bsky.social
The seminar compared how Estonia and Taiwan respond to repeated airspace violations and strengthen their airspace sovereignty.
@kristiraik.bsky.social
Russia is easing restrictions on reservists serving abroad — a sign it lacks the manpower to sustain its offensive in Ukraine, says ICDS researcher Igor Gretskiy.
ERR: news.err.ee/1609830016/r...
ERR: news.err.ee/1609830016/r...
October 15, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Russia is easing restrictions on reservists serving abroad — a sign it lacks the manpower to sustain its offensive in Ukraine, says ICDS researcher Igor Gretskiy.
ERR: news.err.ee/1609830016/r...
ERR: news.err.ee/1609830016/r...
✨ Relive Day 2 of the Tallinn Digital Summit 2025 — see the highlights in photos: flic.kr/ps/3bedY8 and catch up on the discussions: youtube.com/@tallinndigi...
#TDS2025
#TDS2025
October 11, 2025 at 11:28 AM
✨ Relive Day 2 of the Tallinn Digital Summit 2025 — see the highlights in photos: flic.kr/ps/3bedY8 and catch up on the discussions: youtube.com/@tallinndigi...
#TDS2025
#TDS2025
The second day of the Tallinn Digital Summit has begun. Watch the live stream!
🔴 LIVE: www.tds.icds.ee/live
📸 PHOTOS: flic.kr/ps/3bedY8
#TDS2025
🔴 LIVE: www.tds.icds.ee/live
📸 PHOTOS: flic.kr/ps/3bedY8
#TDS2025
October 10, 2025 at 8:27 AM
The second day of the Tallinn Digital Summit has begun. Watch the live stream!
🔴 LIVE: www.tds.icds.ee/live
📸 PHOTOS: flic.kr/ps/3bedY8
#TDS2025
🔴 LIVE: www.tds.icds.ee/live
📸 PHOTOS: flic.kr/ps/3bedY8
#TDS2025
📸 A look back at Day 1 of the Tallinn Digital Summit 2025 — explore the highlights in photos: flic.kr/ps/3bedY8
#TDS2025
#TDS2025
October 10, 2025 at 8:20 AM
📸 A look back at Day 1 of the Tallinn Digital Summit 2025 — explore the highlights in photos: flic.kr/ps/3bedY8
#TDS2025
#TDS2025
#TDS2025 is officially underway, opened by a welcoming address from Estonia’s Prime Minister, Kristen Michal. @kristenmichalpm.bsky.social
🎥 Tune in to Day 1 live: www.youtube.com/watch?v=rp4y...
🎥 Tune in to Day 1 live: www.youtube.com/watch?v=rp4y...
October 9, 2025 at 8:02 AM
#TDS2025 is officially underway, opened by a welcoming address from Estonia’s Prime Minister, Kristen Michal. @kristenmichalpm.bsky.social
🎥 Tune in to Day 1 live: www.youtube.com/watch?v=rp4y...
🎥 Tune in to Day 1 live: www.youtube.com/watch?v=rp4y...
This year's Tallinn Digital Summit is about to start!
🔴 Follow us live on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@tallinndigi...
#TDS
🔴 Follow us live on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@tallinndigi...
#TDS
October 9, 2025 at 5:54 AM
This year's Tallinn Digital Summit is about to start!
🔴 Follow us live on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@tallinndigi...
#TDS
🔴 Follow us live on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@tallinndigi...
#TDS
🌍 Just 3 days to go! The countdown to Tallinn Digital Summit 2025 is almost over.
Join global leaders, policymakers, and innovators in shaping the future of digital governance, AI, and democracy.
➡️ 9–10 October 2025 | tds.icds.ee
#TDS2025
Join global leaders, policymakers, and innovators in shaping the future of digital governance, AI, and democracy.
➡️ 9–10 October 2025 | tds.icds.ee
#TDS2025
October 7, 2025 at 12:38 PM
🌍 Just 3 days to go! The countdown to Tallinn Digital Summit 2025 is almost over.
Join global leaders, policymakers, and innovators in shaping the future of digital governance, AI, and democracy.
➡️ 9–10 October 2025 | tds.icds.ee
#TDS2025
Join global leaders, policymakers, and innovators in shaping the future of digital governance, AI, and democracy.
➡️ 9–10 October 2025 | tds.icds.ee
#TDS2025
Welcome, David Cattler!
🤝 ICDS is delighted to welcome David Cattler as our new Non-Resident Research Fellow.
More about his background and expertise: icds.ee/en/autor/dav...
🤝 ICDS is delighted to welcome David Cattler as our new Non-Resident Research Fellow.
More about his background and expertise: icds.ee/en/autor/dav...
October 3, 2025 at 9:55 AM
Welcome, David Cattler!
🤝 ICDS is delighted to welcome David Cattler as our new Non-Resident Research Fellow.
More about his background and expertise: icds.ee/en/autor/dav...
🤝 ICDS is delighted to welcome David Cattler as our new Non-Resident Research Fellow.
More about his background and expertise: icds.ee/en/autor/dav...
Venemaal pole meie piirkonnas piisavalt jõudu, et kujutada endast reaalset sõjaohtu. Nende fookus on Ukrainal. Lääne suunal tegutsetakse peamiselt selleks, et survestada lääneriike mõjutama Ukrainat Venemaa eesmärkide suunas, leiab Nele Loorents. #ABCDTallinn
🎧 Kuku: kuku.pleier.ee/podcast/kuku...
🎧 Kuku: kuku.pleier.ee/podcast/kuku...
September 27, 2025 at 9:21 AM
Venemaal pole meie piirkonnas piisavalt jõudu, et kujutada endast reaalset sõjaohtu. Nende fookus on Ukrainal. Lääne suunal tegutsetakse peamiselt selleks, et survestada lääneriike mõjutama Ukrainat Venemaa eesmärkide suunas, leiab Nele Loorents. #ABCDTallinn
🎧 Kuku: kuku.pleier.ee/podcast/kuku...
🎧 Kuku: kuku.pleier.ee/podcast/kuku...
🤝 A heartfelt thank you to all the panellists, participants, volunteers, and supporters who made the 19th ABCD possible!
#ABCDTallinn was organised by ICDS and @modestonia.bsky.social, in cooperation with the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung. The main partner of the event was DefSecIntel Solutions.
#ABCDTallinn was organised by ICDS and @modestonia.bsky.social, in cooperation with the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung. The main partner of the event was DefSecIntel Solutions.
September 27, 2025 at 9:19 AM
🤝 A heartfelt thank you to all the panellists, participants, volunteers, and supporters who made the 19th ABCD possible!
#ABCDTallinn was organised by ICDS and @modestonia.bsky.social, in cooperation with the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung. The main partner of the event was DefSecIntel Solutions.
#ABCDTallinn was organised by ICDS and @modestonia.bsky.social, in cooperation with the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung. The main partner of the event was DefSecIntel Solutions.
"Estonian Defence Week helps to bridge academic discussions, political expectations, and defence industry opportunities." — Nele Loorents, Director of the ABCD, is glad that #ABCDTallinn was part of EDW.
September 26, 2025 at 12:06 PM
"Estonian Defence Week helps to bridge academic discussions, political expectations, and defence industry opportunities." — Nele Loorents, Director of the ABCD, is glad that #ABCDTallinn was part of EDW.
Fortifying Europe: Reconciling Europe’s Needs & Resources
-Tuuli Duneton @modestonia.bsky.social
-Alexandre Escorcia, Ministry for the Armed Forces (France)
-Joanne Hamer, Ministry of Defence (UK)
-Viktoria Hjort-Malmer, Ministry of Defence (Sweden)
Moderator: Lara Jakes @nytimes.com
#ABCDTallinn
-Tuuli Duneton @modestonia.bsky.social
-Alexandre Escorcia, Ministry for the Armed Forces (France)
-Joanne Hamer, Ministry of Defence (UK)
-Viktoria Hjort-Malmer, Ministry of Defence (Sweden)
Moderator: Lara Jakes @nytimes.com
#ABCDTallinn
September 25, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Fortifying Europe: Reconciling Europe’s Needs & Resources
-Tuuli Duneton @modestonia.bsky.social
-Alexandre Escorcia, Ministry for the Armed Forces (France)
-Joanne Hamer, Ministry of Defence (UK)
-Viktoria Hjort-Malmer, Ministry of Defence (Sweden)
Moderator: Lara Jakes @nytimes.com
#ABCDTallinn
-Tuuli Duneton @modestonia.bsky.social
-Alexandre Escorcia, Ministry for the Armed Forces (France)
-Joanne Hamer, Ministry of Defence (UK)
-Viktoria Hjort-Malmer, Ministry of Defence (Sweden)
Moderator: Lara Jakes @nytimes.com
#ABCDTallinn
🔥 Innovation Under Fire: Adjusting Capabilities and Strategy for Modern Warfare
- Marko Kaseleht, Nortal
- Nicholas Nelson, Archangel / CEPA
- Michael Vetter, Federal Ministry of Defence
- Vadym Yunyk, RoGuard Systems
Moderator: Heli Tiirmaa-Klaar, UDCG IT Coalition
#ABCDTallinn
- Marko Kaseleht, Nortal
- Nicholas Nelson, Archangel / CEPA
- Michael Vetter, Federal Ministry of Defence
- Vadym Yunyk, RoGuard Systems
Moderator: Heli Tiirmaa-Klaar, UDCG IT Coalition
#ABCDTallinn
September 25, 2025 at 1:10 PM
🔥 Innovation Under Fire: Adjusting Capabilities and Strategy for Modern Warfare
- Marko Kaseleht, Nortal
- Nicholas Nelson, Archangel / CEPA
- Michael Vetter, Federal Ministry of Defence
- Vadym Yunyk, RoGuard Systems
Moderator: Heli Tiirmaa-Klaar, UDCG IT Coalition
#ABCDTallinn
- Marko Kaseleht, Nortal
- Nicholas Nelson, Archangel / CEPA
- Michael Vetter, Federal Ministry of Defence
- Vadym Yunyk, RoGuard Systems
Moderator: Heli Tiirmaa-Klaar, UDCG IT Coalition
#ABCDTallinn
"It's no longer the platforms that make the difference, it will be our ability to sense, understand and orchestrate the effects chain including the sensor networks, the data, the analytics and the effectors." — Michael Vetter, Ministry of Defence of Germany.
#ABCDTallinn
#ABCDTallinn
September 24, 2025 at 4:53 PM
"It's no longer the platforms that make the difference, it will be our ability to sense, understand and orchestrate the effects chain including the sensor networks, the data, the analytics and the effectors." — Michael Vetter, Ministry of Defence of Germany.
#ABCDTallinn
#ABCDTallinn
"Russia is testing NATO's unity and speed of response. Sweden has responded decisively." — Viktoria Hjort-Malmer, Defence Policy Director at the Ministry of Defence of Sweden.
#ABCDTallinn
#ABCDTallinn
September 24, 2025 at 12:27 PM
"Russia is testing NATO's unity and speed of response. Sweden has responded decisively." — Viktoria Hjort-Malmer, Defence Policy Director at the Ministry of Defence of Sweden.
#ABCDTallinn
#ABCDTallinn
Rethinking Grand Strategy: Opportunities and Perils for a Transatlantic Future
- Max Bergmann, CSIS @erep.csis.org
- Francois-Marie Gougeon, NATO HQ
- Jonatan Vseviov, MFA Estonia
Moderator: Jacob Parakilas, RAND @randeurope.org
@jparakilas.bsky.social
@maxbergmann.bsky.social
#ABCDTallinn
- Max Bergmann, CSIS @erep.csis.org
- Francois-Marie Gougeon, NATO HQ
- Jonatan Vseviov, MFA Estonia
Moderator: Jacob Parakilas, RAND @randeurope.org
@jparakilas.bsky.social
@maxbergmann.bsky.social
#ABCDTallinn
September 24, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Rethinking Grand Strategy: Opportunities and Perils for a Transatlantic Future
- Max Bergmann, CSIS @erep.csis.org
- Francois-Marie Gougeon, NATO HQ
- Jonatan Vseviov, MFA Estonia
Moderator: Jacob Parakilas, RAND @randeurope.org
@jparakilas.bsky.social
@maxbergmann.bsky.social
#ABCDTallinn
- Max Bergmann, CSIS @erep.csis.org
- Francois-Marie Gougeon, NATO HQ
- Jonatan Vseviov, MFA Estonia
Moderator: Jacob Parakilas, RAND @randeurope.org
@jparakilas.bsky.social
@maxbergmann.bsky.social
#ABCDTallinn
🧭 Navigating Uncertainty: The Threat in Focus
- Adrian Ciolponea, NATO ACT
- Michel Duclos, Institut Montaigne
- Vahur Karus, Estonian Defence Forces
- John Mead, JFC Brunssum
Moderator: Jacopo Barigazzi, @politico.eu
@jacopobarigazzi.bsky.social
Session one of day two #ABCDTallinn
- Adrian Ciolponea, NATO ACT
- Michel Duclos, Institut Montaigne
- Vahur Karus, Estonian Defence Forces
- John Mead, JFC Brunssum
Moderator: Jacopo Barigazzi, @politico.eu
@jacopobarigazzi.bsky.social
Session one of day two #ABCDTallinn
September 24, 2025 at 9:19 AM
🧭 Navigating Uncertainty: The Threat in Focus
- Adrian Ciolponea, NATO ACT
- Michel Duclos, Institut Montaigne
- Vahur Karus, Estonian Defence Forces
- John Mead, JFC Brunssum
Moderator: Jacopo Barigazzi, @politico.eu
@jacopobarigazzi.bsky.social
Session one of day two #ABCDTallinn
- Adrian Ciolponea, NATO ACT
- Michel Duclos, Institut Montaigne
- Vahur Karus, Estonian Defence Forces
- John Mead, JFC Brunssum
Moderator: Jacopo Barigazzi, @politico.eu
@jacopobarigazzi.bsky.social
Session one of day two #ABCDTallinn
💬 "The danger nowadays comes from an increased Russian threat, combined with a new uncertainty about the US commitment to European security."
— Michel Duclos, Senior Fellow at the Institut Montaigne.
🟩⬛ #ABCDTallinn
— Michel Duclos, Senior Fellow at the Institut Montaigne.
🟩⬛ #ABCDTallinn
September 24, 2025 at 8:56 AM
💬 "The danger nowadays comes from an increased Russian threat, combined with a new uncertainty about the US commitment to European security."
— Michel Duclos, Senior Fellow at the Institut Montaigne.
🟩⬛ #ABCDTallinn
— Michel Duclos, Senior Fellow at the Institut Montaigne.
🟩⬛ #ABCDTallinn
"There are concerns that military cooperation between Russia and North Korea will lead to the development of North Korea's ballistic missile and submarine capabilities." — Takahiro Sasaki, Visiting Professor at Hiroshima University.
#ABCDTallinn
#ABCDTallinn
September 24, 2025 at 7:36 AM
"There are concerns that military cooperation between Russia and North Korea will lead to the development of North Korea's ballistic missile and submarine capabilities." — Takahiro Sasaki, Visiting Professor at Hiroshima University.
#ABCDTallinn
#ABCDTallinn
The theme: "Enemy at the Gates" reminds Europe to be a fortress of strength, cooperation and resilience.
It's time to upgrade the châteaux into something more concrete and fortified, says Hanno Pevkur, Defence Minister of Estonia.
@modestonia.bsky.social
#ABCDTallinn
It's time to upgrade the châteaux into something more concrete and fortified, says Hanno Pevkur, Defence Minister of Estonia.
@modestonia.bsky.social
#ABCDTallinn
September 24, 2025 at 7:29 AM
The theme: "Enemy at the Gates" reminds Europe to be a fortress of strength, cooperation and resilience.
It's time to upgrade the châteaux into something more concrete and fortified, says Hanno Pevkur, Defence Minister of Estonia.
@modestonia.bsky.social
#ABCDTallinn
It's time to upgrade the châteaux into something more concrete and fortified, says Hanno Pevkur, Defence Minister of Estonia.
@modestonia.bsky.social
#ABCDTallinn
Fortress Europe must not adopt a 'besieged fortress' mindset. We should stay open and pursue progress over mere survival; otherwise, we will lose exactly what we are defending: our identity. — Cristian Bizadea, Lt. Gen. (r), Former Deputy Director of Romanian Intelligence Service.
#ABCDTallinn
#ABCDTallinn
September 24, 2025 at 7:19 AM
Fortress Europe must not adopt a 'besieged fortress' mindset. We should stay open and pursue progress over mere survival; otherwise, we will lose exactly what we are defending: our identity. — Cristian Bizadea, Lt. Gen. (r), Former Deputy Director of Romanian Intelligence Service.
#ABCDTallinn
#ABCDTallinn
🦉 Night owls’ session by Centre for Eastern Studies (OSW) | Russia’s War Economy: The Limits of Resilience
- Alexandra Prokopenko, Carnegie Russia Eurasia Center
- Laura Solanko, Bank of Finland (BOFIT)
- Iwona Wiśniewska, OSW
Moderator: Filip Rudnik, OSW
#ABCDTallinn
- Alexandra Prokopenko, Carnegie Russia Eurasia Center
- Laura Solanko, Bank of Finland (BOFIT)
- Iwona Wiśniewska, OSW
Moderator: Filip Rudnik, OSW
#ABCDTallinn
September 24, 2025 at 7:01 AM
🦉 Night owls’ session by Centre for Eastern Studies (OSW) | Russia’s War Economy: The Limits of Resilience
- Alexandra Prokopenko, Carnegie Russia Eurasia Center
- Laura Solanko, Bank of Finland (BOFIT)
- Iwona Wiśniewska, OSW
Moderator: Filip Rudnik, OSW
#ABCDTallinn
- Alexandra Prokopenko, Carnegie Russia Eurasia Center
- Laura Solanko, Bank of Finland (BOFIT)
- Iwona Wiśniewska, OSW
Moderator: Filip Rudnik, OSW
#ABCDTallinn
Enemy at the Gates: Turning Europe into a Fortress
📸 Day 1 of #ABCDTallinn
Photos by Marko Mumm and Raul Mee: flic.kr/s/aHBqjCv1i8
📸 Day 1 of #ABCDTallinn
Photos by Marko Mumm and Raul Mee: flic.kr/s/aHBqjCv1i8
September 23, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Enemy at the Gates: Turning Europe into a Fortress
📸 Day 1 of #ABCDTallinn
Photos by Marko Mumm and Raul Mee: flic.kr/s/aHBqjCv1i8
📸 Day 1 of #ABCDTallinn
Photos by Marko Mumm and Raul Mee: flic.kr/s/aHBqjCv1i8