By Plenary Sessions: Leo Kunnas

The focus is strongly on national defense capabilities and international security, particularly in light of the lessons learned from the war in Ukraine. Regionally, the emphasis is placed on the defense projects of the Baltic states (Latvia, Lithuania) and Poland, as well as the decisions made by the Finnish defense industry. Domestically, attention is centered on the potential of Estonia's mining industry.

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The analysis focuses on comparing the Baltic states (Latvia and Lithuania) within the context of defense industry development, pointing out that these neighbors have successfully drawn in Finnish and German capital for the production of armored vehicles and munitions. It underscores Estonia's failure to keep pace in this regional competition.