Abstract Estonia’s unyielding stance toward Russia is frequently interpreted through a narrow lens—either as the reflex of a small state shaped by historical trauma or as an extension of broader NATO strategic positioning. Both interpretations are incomplete. Tallinn’s posture is better understood as the product of a deeply embedded strategic logic that integrates historical experience, … Leggi tutto Tallinn’s Strategic Intransigence: Why Estonia Maintains an Uncompromising Posture Toward Russia