Agenda Profile: Vadim Belobrovtsev
Minister of Defence's 2024 Report on the Implementation of the State's Long-Term Development Strategy "Estonia 2035"
2024-09-11
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session
Political Position
The political position heavily focuses on civil defense and raising public awareness regarding security, viewing this as a key pillar of the "Estonia 2035" strategy. The speaker criticizes the state’s current approach, which they believe unnecessarily frightens people, and demands that the focus be shifted toward providing practical instructions for behavior during a crisis. This stance is strongly oriented toward policy effectiveness, emphasizing practical preparedness.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in the broader themes of national defense, particularly in the areas of civil defense, the will to defend, and defense awareness. He/She clearly distinguishes between the necessity of strengthening the will to defend and the need to impart practical crisis management knowledge, utilizing specific terminology.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is formal, direct, and questioning, starting with a respectful address to the minister. The speaker employs logical argumentation to highlight the deficiencies in practical knowledge (how to act) within the state's communication. The tone is constructively critical, seeking solutions for raising awareness.
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Activity Patterns
The representative is active in official sessions, posing questions to the minister regarding long-term strategy. The reference made to previous interactions during the information hour indicates repeated and consistent engagement with civil defense issues.
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Opposition Stance
The criticism is aimed at the state's communication strategy, which, in the speaker's view, frightens people instead of educating them. The opposition is moderate and focuses on the manner in which the policy is being implemented, rather than the minister personally.
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Collaboration Style
The collaborative approach is formally polite and aims to establish common ground with the minister regarding the strategy's key points, beginning with the phrase, "I think you agree with me." The speaker attempts to build consensus on the importance of civil defense by raising a question designed to identify solutions.
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Regional Focus
The focus is strictly national, addressing the implementation of the long-term development strategy 'Estonia 2035' and its impact on all Estonian residents. There is no regional or international emphasis in the speech.
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Economic Views
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Social Issues
The social topic being addressed is the security of the population and mental preparedness for crisis situations. The speaker emphasizes that the state must ensure social security through the sharing of knowledge and raising civil defense awareness.
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Legislative Focus
The focus is placed on monitoring and directing the execution of the existing long-term development strategy, "Eesti 2035." The individual addresses the implementation of strategic priorities (civil defense and awareness raising), serving in the capacity of a strategic supervisor.
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