Session Profile: Alar Laneman
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
2025-05-21
Political Position
The political focus is on national defense and repelling the existential threat. The speaker strongly supports the decision to permit the use of landmines, justifying it by the necessity for a small state not to forgo any available defense measure. The decision is framed as a logical and necessary component of the government's ongoing efforts to develop national defense, underscoring the seriousness of its defense resolve.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in the fields of national defense and weapon systems, distinguishing between the responsible (necessity- and planning-driven) and irresponsible use of landmines. Specific terminology is employed, and reference is made to the culture and documentation of the Defense Forces, as well as the problem of improvised explosive devices (IEDs). He analyzes the ineffectiveness of the international agreement in containing the aggressor.
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Rhetorical Style
The style is serious, formal, and pressing, emphasizing that "special times require special decisions" and "the courage to make the right decisions." Logical arguments are employed, focusing on necessity and accountability, alongside metaphors, such as: "The gun is not to blame; the one who pulls the trigger is to blame."
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Activity Patterns
There is not enough data.
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Opposition Stance
Criticism is aimed at the aggressive eastern neighbor, who continues to use landmines despite international treaties. Also under fire are earlier political movements (the "fight for peace"), with the implication being that they harbored a hidden political agenda that connected the use of mines with tragic circumstances. The opposition is also directed at those who assume that treaties alone are capable of guaranteeing the protection of civilians.
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Collaboration Style
The speaker represents the position of the Reform Party faction, supporting the government's efforts in the area of national defense. He/She calls upon all colleagues in the Riigikogu to support this vital defense decision, citing the desire to achieve a broader consensus on security issues.
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Regional Focus
The focus is on national security (protecting border areas, critical infrastructure) and the international context, especially in light of the eastern neighbor and the war in Ukraine. There is no local or regional focus.
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Economic Views
There is not enough data.
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Social Issues
Social issues have been addressed in the context of security, emphasizing the need to protect their population through responsible use. The threat that knowledge regarding the manufacture of explosive devices could spread to the criminal world is also mentioned, which would result in a greater problem for civilians.
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Legislative Focus
The primary legislative priority is supporting the bill regarding the deployment of landmines in national defense. The speaker is a strong proponent and advocate of this decision, stressing that it aligns with the logic and needs-based approach of developing national defense capabilities.
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