A vote for Ukraine: why Estonia’s election matters
Mar 10, 2023
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In this enlightening discussion, Matt Steinglass, Europe correspondent for The Economist, sheds light on Estonia's pivotal role as a military donor to Ukraine. He delves into Prime Minister Kaja Kallas's recent electoral triumph, which signaled strong public support for continuing aid to Ukraine amidst regional threats. The conversation also reveals how the conflict has united Estonians in liberal democracy, defying populism, and shaping their political landscape. Additionally, the podcast touches on international dynamics, including South Korea's historical grievances with Japan.
The world’s biggest military donor to Ukraine, relative to GDP, is Estonia. Kaja Kallas, its prime minister, just won a resounding victory in an election that was effectively a referendum on continued support for Ukraine. Why some South Koreans are unhappy at a deal to compensate citizens forced to work for Japanese companies. And looking back at the often painful life of the King of Sting.
Additional audio taken from ReThinking with Adam Grant published by TED Audio Collective