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In early September, sources reported the sobering news that the Trump administration intended to halt established United States security assistance programs with allies and partners, including those for Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania. As Noah Robertson wrote in The Washington Post on September 4, 2025: “Among the programs to be suspended...

In the war Russia wages against Ukraine, we primarily see kinetic forms of warfare. These are the tangible horrors of bombs, missiles, and rockets exploding against civilian centers, ordinance dropped by drones onto military vehicles from above, and sometimes the terrible trench warfare that persists on the frontlines. There are...

“On 28 May 2025, in the gracious setting of the British Ambassador’s residence in Tallinn, we celebrated the launch of Silverwhite — the first-ever English translation of Lennart Meri’s iconic book Hõbevalge”, writes Alexander Tskihilov on his Facebook page. This project was born a few years ago during a conference...

The Joint Baltic American National Committee, Inc. (JBANC) seeks to fill the full-time salaried position of Assistant Managing Director starting in July 2025. The position would provide a platform for eventual leadership and oversight of overall operations and strategic planning for the organization. The employee would report to the JBANC...

Russia’s Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov told state news agency TASS recently that, to achieve peace, NATO must “withdraw” from the Baltic states. Russian officials have made plenty of threats over the years. If it is more than just rhetoric, and we take the comment at face value, it would...

James Rice is the Legislative Director for U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa. His work includes foreign policy and keeping up with the Baltic's well-being. But even more fascinating is that James Rice is a big fan of Estonia. He even bought a house in Saaremaa. “Why not? It’s a...

Rein Deaton is a young professional in the field of art, who has taken on a heartfelt mission: creating rahvariided (traditional clothing) for the Estonian-American community. The idea of having unique skirts and blouses to represent local communities sends shivers down the spine for many. The project started with Rein...

Are you ready to immerse yourself in the Estonian language and culture this summer? We are accepting applications for the Estonian summer courses, which will take place from July 28, to August 8, 2025 in Tartu, Estonia. You can choose between five different language levels, ranging from beginner to advanced....

On April 4 Estonian artist Kristi Kongi opened her first solo exhibition „Twilight in the Garden“ at Friedrichs Pontone Gallery in New York City. Kongi paints abstracted landscapes through contrasting, bright colors and geometric shapes. Her work emphasizes the beauty of nature through a fragmented lens. By focusing on the...

There’s an image I can’t shake: A 13-year-old girl clings to the railing of the hospital ship Moero, fleeing the carnage of war gripping her home country of Estonia. The year is 1944. The Soviets have mined the harbor in Tallinn, and the ship groans under the weight of desperate...