History of Estonia Podcast

Raimond Kaljulaid joins the History of Estonia Podcast for an interview about an article published in ERR. The link is provided below. We discussed Estonian security, his move to the Social Democrats, and his trip to Ohio.

Raimond Kaljulaid (born 27 January 1982)[2] is an Estonian politician who has served as a member of the Estonian Parliament since 2019. Kaljulaid has served on the Foreign Affairs Committee, was Deputy Chair of the European Union Affairs Committee from 2021–2022, and was Chair of the National Defense Committee from 2022–2023. Currently, he is a member of the National Defense Committee and the Security Authorities Surveillance Select Committee and also serves on the Estonian Public Broadcasting Council.https://news.err.ee/1609987569/mp-a-reduced-us-role-in-nato-does-not-mean-the-end-for-estonia

In this episode of the History of Estonia Podcast, we get to meet Haldi Svanberg. Haldi was born into a privileged life as a Baltic German. War upset her family's life and sent them on a long journey, including 5 war refugee camps at the end of World War 2.

Ivo Linna, Tarmo Pihlap & Apelsin Kaugel, kaugel, kus on minu kodu

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=969kCRoOUwk

With Associate Professor Stefano Braghiroli

 Earned his PhD in Political Science from the University of Siena, Italy

He works in the Faculty of Social Sciences at the prestigious Johan Skytte Institute of Political Studies within the University of Tartu

Dr. Braghioli is the Associate Professor of European Studies, Teaching Excellence Ambassador, and the Programme Director for European Studies

The song "Ei ole üksi ükski maa" (No Land Is Alone) is an Estonian patriotic song created in 1987 by Alo Mattiisen. The lyrics were written by Jüri Leesment. The song was created to support the movement against phosphorite mining in Virumaa during the Phosphorite War. It has been performed at various music festivals in Estonia, reflecting its significance in the country's cultural and political history. 

Today, we have  Joel Burke the author of Rebooting a Nation: The Incredible Rise of Estonia, E-Government and the Startup Revolution. Joel is also a fellow at fp21, a think tank focused on transforming the process and institutions of U.S. foreign policy using evidence. Previously, Joel was an AI fellow in the office of Senator Mike Rounds and served as Head of Business Development for the Republic of Estonia's e-Residency program.

Music intro is: Arvo Pärt- Spiegel im Spiegel

Satellite Imagery Analysis: “What’s going on in Putin’s military bases behind the Estonian Border and how big a threat they really pose?”

Holger Roonemaa, leads an investigative team at Delfi Estii Ekspres.

His investigations have focused on money laundering and corruption, espionage and national security, and Russia's disinformation campaigns in the Baltic countries.

Roonemaa's investigations have been published by, and he is also an editor of OCCRP, an acronym for The Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project, a global network of investigative journalists who expose crime and corruption; he has also been published in ICIJ, which stands for International Consortium of Investigative Journalists, The Daily Beast, Vsquare, BuzzFeed News, and Re:Baltica, among other outlets.

He has been repeatedly awarded the Journalist of the Year title at Estonia's national journalism awards and won the National Investigative Journalism Award in 2021.

Holger is currently studying and working as a Knight-Wallace Journalism Fellow at the University of Michigan. There, he is developing an investigative journalism hub designed to bridge resource gaps, make use of high-tech investigative methods, and bolster data-driven regional partnerships.

The Russian Factor in Baltic History in the 19th & 20th C with Professor Karsten Brugemann

 Educational Credentials

As far as his Professional Experience is concerned:

Karsten Brüggemann’s expertise spans the history of the Baltic states and Russia, cultural history, transnational history, and the historical dimension of sports, tourism, and music.

In this episode, we discuss the National Committee of the Republic of Estonia and its importance to the Estonian State's claim of the continuance of government during the Soviet occupation.

Calendar of Events in February 1944

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JdS96R6WuaI

Anthem of the Estonian volunteer regiment in the Finnish Army 1943- 1944

We start off the new year by following the calendar that I picked up at The Estonian War Museum which follows important events and dates in the tumultuous year of 1944.

We go on to discuss Zelensky's Trip to Tallinn and Estonia's pledge to support Ukraine with .25% of GDP.

In this episode, I sit down with Toomas Hiio, the Associate Director at The General Laidoner Estonian War Museum. This is the first in-person interview of the Podcast.

Toomas Hiio, born on June 1, 1965, is a distinguished Estonian historian known for his significant contributions to the study of Estonia's history during crucial periods. He completed his education at Tallinn 32nd Secondary School in 1983 and earned his degree in history from Tartu University in 1991. Hiio is highly regarded in academic circles and holds the esteemed position of research director at the Laidoner Museum. Additionally, he serves as the research manager at the Estonian Memory Institute, showcasing his expertise and dedication to preserving Estonia's historical legacy. Apart from his academic pursuits, Hiio is also a respected reserve officer, having attained the rank of second lieutenant in 1998. Recognizing his contributions to historical research and Estonian society, he was awarded the Order of the White Star IV class in 2002.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JLLGtOOkPpA