Estonia, European Defense, and the Evolving Eastern Flank

Please join the CSIS Europe, Russia, and Eurasia Program and The Eurofile podcast for a LIVE discussion about Estonia’s role in European security with Hanno Pevkur, Minister of Defense of the Republic of Estonia. 

This online-only event will take place on Wednesday, March 18, 2026 from 9:45 to 10:30am EST.  

As Europe assumes greater responsibility for its own security, Minister Pevkur will join Max Bergmann — director of the CSIS Europe, Russia, and Eurasia program and Stuart Center — for a conversation about the future of transatlantic security, and how European cooperation can strengthen Estonia’s security amid declining U.S. support. 

A recording of the event will be available on-demand following the livestream. An audio-only version of the show will be available in the Eurofile podcast feed on all platforms.

Questions about the EU, NATO, or the latest news in Europe through a Washington lens? We want to hear from you! 

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This event is made possible through general support to CSIS.