By Plenary Sessions: Kalev Stoicescu

The focus is clearly international, centering on the internal situation in Georgia, human rights abuses, and the influence of Georgian politics on Russia’s response. Estonia’s role as an OSCE member state is also highlighted.

The focus is heavily on national and international security, with particular emphasis placed on the border shared with the serial aggressor, Russia. Specific regional incidents are mentioned, such as the destruction of underwater infrastructure in the Gulf of Finland, and the defense policy developments of neighboring countries (Lithuania, Finland) and other NATO periphery states are being closely monitored.