By Months: Marko Mihkelson

Expertise is demonstrated by knowing the Riigikogu's rules of procedure and the procedures for establishing international delegations (the Baltic Assembly). The speaker presents the topic as a representative of the Foreign Affairs Committee, demonstrating the ability to convey information and formalize decisions between committees.

The speaker demonstrates profound expertise regarding legislation governing foreign relations and complex procedural processes, having tracked the bill’s history since 2024. They are an authority on constitutional law issues, particularly concerning the denunciation of international treaties and the implementation of the principle of separation of powers. This expertise is substantiated by references to specific articles of the Constitution (§ 87) and arguments found within the explanatory memorandum.

The speaker demonstrates profound expertise in foreign and security policy, drawing upon historical parallels (Munich 1938, Churchill’s role) and detailed knowledge of the current geopolitical landscape. They reference specific data points (such as North Korea’s poppy factories, Iranian drones, and defense spending percentages) and analyze the deepening cooperation among authoritarian powers (China, Russia, North Korea, Iran).

The speaker demonstrates authority in foreign policy and Riigikogu (Estonian Parliament) procedural rules, serving as a representative of the Foreign Affairs Committee. Their expertise is profound in analyzing the Georgian elections and, more broadly, Russian influence operations, citing specific documented cases and the works of analysts (e.g., Dr. Hans Gutbrod, who concluded that the elections were systematically falsified). They are also well-versed in the context of developments in Belarus, Moldova, and Ukraine.