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After the Arab Spring – From Kleptocracy to Capitalism?
September 19, 2011
In the West many of us might naturally associate a youth movement for ‘freedom and better opportunities’ with a liberalization of market regulations. However, the wish for less abusive governments does not translate into a popular desire for less bloated ...
Latvia before the election: Against the Odds and the Oligarchs
September 15, 2011
Latvia’s development since the complete reestablishment of independence from the Soviet Union has been unexpectedly successful. Latvia and the other Baltic States have joined the Western rich countries’ clubs, NATO and the EU. So, if things have seemingly gone so well, ...
Free World Forum’s first event in English: now available online.
August 15, 2011
Last Monday, the 15th of August, Free World Forum launched a new book: ”Monday at Twelve o’ Clock: Memories from the Baltic Freedom Struggle”. During the event, several distinguished quests were present as speakers. Mart Laar, Estonian minister for Defence and ...