A Conversation with Estonian President Alar Karis

Estonian President Alar Karis joins the Council to discuss digital innovation, cybersecurity, and Estonia's role on the front lines of collective defense. Estonia has become a digital powerhouse, leading the world in online government services while positioned on NATO's strategically important eastern border. The country has shown how technology can strengthen democracy and security simultaneously. How did Estonia transform itself into a digital leader? What can other countries learn from its approach to both innovation and defense? And how can stronger US-Estonia cooperation help address today's evolving security challenges? Join President Karis as he discusses Estonia's experience navigating digital transformation and geopolitical pressures in an increasingly complex world.