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ICDS Tallinn @icds-tallinn.bsky.social · 18h

📣 Tomorrow! This year’s Tallinn Digital Summit will bring together 1000 senior voices and 110 speakers from government, industry, and technology from around the world to shape global discussions on democracy, security, and innovation in the digital age. #TDS2025

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Tallinn Digital Summit to Spotlight AI as a Strategic Asset in Global Security - International Centre for Defence and Security

Kaja Kallas, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy will be among the 110 VIP speakers at the Tallinn Digital Summit (TDS2025). The eighth annual gathering of global digital le...

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ICDS Tallinn @icds-tallinn.bsky.social · 1d

Kyiv’s story of heroic resistance and defence of democratic values has captured western hearts and minds.

Ben Heap examines the roots of Ukraine’s messaging success.

Russia’s War in Ukraine: The Resonance of Ukraine’s Resistance - International Centre for Defence and Security

Ukraine’s messaging resonates because it reflects the audience’s values, beliefs, and historical experiences. Its power lies not only in President Zelenskyy’s skilled communication, social media savvy, and emotional appeals, but in the deeper principles it expresses—justice, sovereignty, and the rule of law. These liberal democratic values define what we are willing to defend.

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ICDS Tallinn @icds-tallinn.bsky.social · 1d

🌍 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

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Diplomaatia @diplomaatia.bsky.social · 1d

Eelmisel nädalal ütlesid oma “jah, aga” Trumpi esitatud 20-punktilisele rahuplaanile nii Iisrael kui Hamas. Pole aga sugugi selge, kas nad ütlesid jah samadele punktidele, selgitab Merili Arjakas RKK uudiskirjas Gaza rahuprotsessi tausta.

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Nädal välis- ja julgeolekupoliitikas: Hübriidrünnakud Leedus, Kreml ja kirik, Lähis-Ida rahuplaanid, Saksamaa, Tšehhi, Tallinna digitippkohtumine – Diplomaatia

Rahvusvahelise Kaitseuuringute Keskuse (RKK) 2025. aasta 41. nädala uudiskiri. RKK teadurid kommenteerivad olulisi sündmusi ja suundumusi välispoliitikas ja julgeolekuvaldkonnas.

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ICDS Tallinn @icds-tallinn.bsky.social · 4d

The Russian Orthodox Church and its clergy have acted as narrative launderers, translating Kremlin talking points into religious language.

Marek Kohv explains how Russia wields religion as a means to achieve its political aims.

Church is a Body of … State? How the Kremlin Wields Religion as a Weapon - ICDS

Russia utilises Orthodox Christianity—specifically the Moscow Patriarchate—for both domestic and foreign political influence. Conversely, it becomes convenient for Russian authorities to portray alleg...

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Ivan U. KŁYSZCZ @ivanklyszcz.com · 5d

As the Czech election looms, Russian interference rears is head.

Prague uncovers network of pro-Russian TikTok accounts aiming to sway Czech election theins.ru/en/news/285377

Prague uncovers network of pro-Russian TikTok accounts aiming to sway Czech election

Czech authorities have identified and launched an investigation into a network of nearly 300 TikTok bot accounts spreading pro-Russian narratives on a massive scale in advance of the country’s Oct

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ICDS Tallinn @icds-tallinn.bsky.social · 5d

When the Church is available as a tool in the hybrid toolbox, the Kremlin never shies away from exploiting it, writes Marek Kohv.

Church is a Body of … State? How the Kremlin Wields Religion as a Weapon - ICDS

Russia utilises Orthodox Christianity—specifically the Moscow Patriarchate—for both domestic and foreign political influence. Conversely, it becomes convenient for Russian authorities to portray alleg...

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REUNIR @reunir.bsky.social · 5d

One more of our trusted partners falls victim to the Georgian Dream’s increasing repression. As an independent policy research project sharing GIP’s democratic values, REUNIR stands with its Georgian colleagues.

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GIP, Georgia’s Key Think Tank, Halts Work Citing Repression, Loss of Mission - Civil Georgia

The Georgian Institute of Politics (GIP), a leading Tbilisi-based think tank established in 2011, an

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ICDS Tallinn @icds-tallinn.bsky.social · 5d

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...

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Ivan U. KŁYSZCZ @ivanklyszcz.com · 6d

A crisis in Venezuela involving the US might tip the balance in Washington in favour of hemispheric retrenchment. We in Europe must watch this carefully.

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Venezuela's Maduro ready to declare state of emergency over US 'aggression'

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ICDS Tallinn @icds-tallinn.bsky.social · 6d

How to grapple with the Shadow Fleet? Estonia’s navy has pioneered what Marek Kohv calls “legal harassment” — hailing suspicious ships and checking their paperwork.

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Russia’s shadow fleet—of ships that conceal themselves or their identities—has surged since the war in Ukraine began and is likely to outlive it. Western navies are only just starting to grapple with the long battle ahead

The flashing red threat from Russia’s dark fleet

NATO navies struggle to contain a new danger on the seas

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Sanshiro Hosaka @sanshiro.bsky.social · 7d

🚨New article “The Elephant in the Lecture Hall: Russian Intelligence and Western Academia”🐘
Now FREE ACCESS:👉https://doi.org/10.1080/03075079.2025.2556211
Should we resume academic cooperation with Russian universities someday—despite their deep integration into the (COUNTER)INTELLIGENCE STATE?

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ICDS Tallinn @icds-tallinn.bsky.social · 7d

From Hamas's perspective, agreeing to Trump's peace plan would require great faith in Israel keeping its promises – a faith they largely lack. The question is whether they also envisage any positive future for themselves. @meriliarjakas.bsky.social

Expert: Trump Gaza peace plan is for Hamas effectively capitulation

Donald Trump's 20-point peace plan for Gaza would essentially represent an act of capitulation for terror group Hamas, Middle East expert Merili Arjakas said.

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ICDS Tallinn @icds-tallinn.bsky.social · 7d

The ability to manage and resolve disputes is not merely a technical requirement for EU enlargement but increasingly a strategic necessity in a more conflicted geopolitical environment.

📄 New report by Steven Blockmans and Butrint Berisha.

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From Stalemate to Solution: Rethinking EU Approaches to Bilateral Disputes in the Context of Enlargement - ICDS

Although Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine has given new momentum to the European Union’s enlargement process, further progress is being hindered by unresolved bilateral disputes.

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ICDS Tallinn @icds-tallinn.bsky.social · 8d

Since 2022, Russia's oil transit through the Suez Canal has soared to nearly 70%, alongside naval ambitions and reported Houthi ties.

What is Moscow’s strategy in the Red Sea region, and how does it fit its wider aggressive foreign policy? @ivanklyszcz.com

Russia and the Red Sea since 2022: Militarised Foreign Policy or Strategy of Conflict? - ICDS

Accounting for over 10% of world trade, the Red Sea is an essential waterway and a chokepoint for international shipping. Piracy, instability, and inter-state conflict are long-term challenges that ha...

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Diplomaatia @diplomaatia.bsky.social · 8d

On suur küsimärk, kas Hamas on valmis uskuma Iisraeli valitsust piisavalt, et relvad maha panna ja pantvangid vabastada, kirjutab Merili Arjakas RKK nädalakirjas.

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Nädal välis- ja julgeolekupoliitikas: Gaza rahuplaanide rohkus, USA ja Venezuela, (hübriid)sõda Euroopas – Diplomaatia

Rahvusvahelise Kaitseuuringute Keskuse (RKK) 2025. aasta 40. nädala uudiskiri. RKK teadurid kommenteerivad olulisi sündmusi ja suundumusi välispoliitikas ja julgeolekuvaldkonnas.

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ICDS Tallinn @icds-tallinn.bsky.social · 11d

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...

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ICDS Tallinn @icds-tallinn.bsky.social · 11d

🤝 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.

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ICDS Tallinn @icds-tallinn.bsky.social · 12d

"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.

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ICDS Tallinn @icds-tallinn.bsky.social · 12d

As Moldovans head to the polls, the question is no longer whether Russian interference exists but whether voters believe European integration offers enough tangible improvement to outweigh economic pain and relentless disinformation, writes Nino Karanadze.

Moldova at the Crossroads: The Bear at the Gate and the Winds of the West - ICDS

Elections are always a pivotal moment in any democracy, the ultimate expression of citizens shaping their country’s future. But for Moldova, the stakes go far beyond domestic politics. These parliamen...

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ICDS Tallinn @icds-tallinn.bsky.social · 13d

📸 Photos: flic.kr/s/aHBqjCv1i8

Annual Baltic Conference on Defence (ABCD) 2025

Photos: Marko Mumm and Raul Mee

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ICDS Tallinn @icds-tallinn.bsky.social · 13d

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ICDS Tallinn @icds-tallinn.bsky.social · 13d

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

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ICDS Tallinn @icds-tallinn.bsky.social · 13d

🔥 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

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Molly McKew @mollymckew.bsky.social · 13d

Special thanks to @icds-tallinn.bsky.social for another impeccably executed ABCD — really important moment to have a focused forum for discussion on Baltic defense, covering a wide range of topics from strategic to technical.

ICDS Tallinn @icds-tallinn.bsky.social · 16d

🏰 Enemy at the Gates: Turning Europe into a Fortress

Beginning tomorrow, this year's #ABCDTallinn will address the strengthening of Europe's defence in the face of an increasingly uncertain security environment.

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