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June 17th - June 23rd, 2024 | Week 42 | Month 10

Estonia Weekly: US and delegitimisation of NATO

This week, various narratives were espoused, focusing on security issues and the war in Ukraine.

by Olevs Nikers

Main narratives:

  • the incompetence of the current government
  • blames of alleged Russophobia
  • questioning the country’s security
  • speculations about the growing threat
  • general anti-government sentiments
  • sowing mistrust in NATO
  • Ukraine’s victory is elusive
  • anti-EU sentiment

Overview:

This week, various narratives were espoused, focusing on security issues and the war in Ukraine. In particular, a lot of attention was placed on delegitimizing NATO and its allies by claiming that the U.S. is to blame for the war in Ukraine. General anti-government sentiments and rants about taxes and government inefficiency remain present. Claims of Russian oppression, particularly when it comes to language, were slightly less present this week, although still visible.

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