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Name: What does it take to defend a democracy on Europe's eastern frontier, and what can the rest of the w
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Description: What does it take to defend a democracy on Europe's eastern frontier, and what can the rest of the world learn from those who've done it? Few leaders can speak to that question with the authority of

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What does it take to defend a democracy on Europe's eastern frontier, and what can the rest of the world learn from those who've done it? Few leaders can speak to that question with the authority of Kersti Kaljulaid. As the former president of Estonia, she led one of Europe's most digitally advanced nations through years of mounting hybrid threats, cyberattacks and pressure from a hostile neighbor, building a playbook for resilience that the rest of Europe is now studying closely. In this episode of Power & Purpose, an IE Insights podcast, Kersti joins hosts Amanda S. (IE University) and Nathalie Tocci (Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)) for a powerful conversation on cyber resilience, the future of European defense, and what it means to stand firm in the face of Russian aggression. She also opens up about her unconventional path to the presidency, the challenges of leading as a woman, and why credibility is the most valuable currency a leader can hold. ▶️ Watch the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/dyWYwvJY

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