Topic: Tallinn

3 chapters across the catalog

High Falutin
Episode 946 2:07:05 - 2:09:34

946: High Falutin

Italian Migrant Crisis and EU Port Disagreements

Interior ministers from the EU met in Tallinn to discuss the arrival of 85,000 migrants on Italian coasts since the start of the year. Italy's request for other member states to open their ports to migrant ships was met with opposition. The disagreement highlights the lack of solidarity within the EU regarding the distribution and management of Mediterranean migrant arrivals.

Microbeads
Episode 908 2:16:13 - 2:21:41

908: Microbeads

Estonia Defense League and Russian Invasion Fears

CBS News reported on the Estonian Defense League, a volunteer militia preparing for a potential Russian invasion following the conflict in Ukraine. While some volunteers admitted an attack is unlikely, the presence of U.S. tanks in Tallinn serves as a deterrent signal to the Kremlin.

Raining Scuds
Episode 497 2:41:38 - 2:42:55

497: Raining Scuds

Tallinn Manual, Cyber Warfare and Outro

The episode concludes with a preview of upcoming topics, including the Tallinn Manual on the international law of cyber warfare and the Critical Infrastructure Partnership Advisory Council (CIPAC). The hosts sign off from their respective locations in Austin and Northern Silicon Valley, promising a full analysis in the next broadcast.