By Years: Alar Laneman

The style is formal, dignified, and analytical, balancing logical arguments (e.g., the ineffectiveness of the landmine treaty) and moral urgency ("Exceptional times require exceptional decisions"). He/She uses metaphors (e.g., "the system of connected vessels") and commends colleagues and ministers for their calm style. The speaker's tone is serious and focuses on emphasizing responsibility.

The speaker’s style is predominantly serious, straightforward, and often urgent, especially concerning security topics, where he stresses the immediate proximity of the danger ("right outside the door"). He employs both logical arguments (referencing economic and military capabilities) and emotional appeals (trust as the "glue," concern for the families of reservists). His rhetoric features sharp criticism, labeling responses as "bad" and draft bills as "very bad," and utilizes analogies (the oven, installing solar panels with an axe while facing a villain).