Agenda Profile: Peeter Tali
Overview of the state of Research and Development and government policy in this field.
2024-01-23
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
Political Position
The political focus is heavily centered on modernizing national defense and achieving technological superiority. The speaker vigorously supports the rapid integration of innovative solutions from the domestic space and defense industry into the armaments of the defense forces, particularly the ground forces. This stance is strongly geared toward implementing 21st-century solutions designed to overcome numerical disadvantages, and is driven by both policy and core values (the will to win).
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in the fields of the defense industry, innovation, and military technology. Specific terminology, such as "aerospace and defense industry," is employed, and the necessity for "innovative and non-standard solutions" is highlighted. This expertise is directed toward achieving technological superiority in ground force armament.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is formal (it's an address to the Prime Minister), yet simultaneously urgent and demanding. Emotional appeals are employed (a fierce will to defend, a will to win), and a pointed question is posed, highlighting the need for rapid modernization ("How do we get out of the 19th century and into the 21st?").
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Activity Patterns
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Opposition Stance
Direct political opponents are not criticized, but there is indirect criticism regarding the sluggishness of the current situation, symbolized by the necessity of "getting out of the 19th century." The primary focus is on an external, numerically superior adversary, who must be defeated through technology.
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Collaboration Style
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Regional Focus
The emphasis is at the national level, concentrating on the development of the Estonian Defence Forces and the domestic defense industry. Attention is also paid to the international security situation and how to cope with an external adversary.
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Economic Views
Economic perspectives emphasize strategic investment in domestic high-tech industries (aerospace and defense). This supports innovation-driven economic growth, which serves national defense interests and technological superiority.
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Social Issues
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is centered on implementing policy and accelerating innovation within the defense sector. The priority is ensuring that domestic solutions are integrated into the armament of the defense forces, although specific legislative bills were not mentioned.
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