13 February 2026:
In Tallinn, Estonia, at a conference of the International Centre for Defence and Security on the enlargement of the European Union. You can watch the discussion on “A New Northern Enlargement?” here.
16 February 2026:
Lecture at the University of Tartu, “Do Small States Matter? Personal Reflections and an Analysis of Iceland’s Recent Experience.” You can watch the lecture here.
During the visit to Estonia, I also had the honour of being awarded the Estonian decoration Terra Mariana. Alar Karis, President of Estonia, conferred the honour, and the ceremony took place at the Presidential Palace in Tallinn.


