Episode 98 - The Geopolitics of Estonia

<p>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 &#39;Startup Capital of Europe&#39;. 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&#39;s entry into NATO completely change the defence dynamic within the Baltic states? We ask our panel of experts.<br></p> <p>- Elisabeth Braw (AEI)<br>- Marko Mihkelson (Chair of Estonian FA Comm)<br>- Steven Pifer (Stanford)<br>Intro - 00:00<br>PART 1 - 04:21<br>PART 2 - 19:32<br>PART 3 - 36:06<br>Outro - 1:00:09</p> <p><br></p> <p>Follow the show on @TheRedLinePod</p> <p>Follow Michael on @MikeHilliardAus</p> <p>For more information, please visit - www.theredlinepodcast.com</p>