Russia / Eurasia

Digital technology as a lever of soft power and international influence In just over three decades, Estonia has made its digital transformation far more than a mere administrative restructuring. The image of "e-Estonia," a global benchmark in e-government, digital identity, and cybersecurity, has become a tool for diplomacy, economic attractiveness, and international visibility. The Estonian case highlights how a small state has been able to convert its technological expertis

Around the world, sayings and stereotypes about Russians abound: greatness of soul, generosity, the vastness of the territory, unfathomable minds that inspired Tolstoy and Dostoevsky, and the legacy of the Tsars and the Soviet Empire. These clichés often collide with a flatter reality, yet they remain part of what Russian identity and culture are in the 21st century. This Russian culture, rich in symbols, is deeply linked to the country’s place in contemporary geopolitics. It