/ world today news/ The Estonian authorities announced the need to appoint a representative of Eastern European countries in the leadership of the EU and NATO. This approach, according to experts, generally coincides with the US plans to control these structures, moreover, the chances of “young Europeans” for posts are almost one hundred percent. Which of the Eastern European politicians can lead the EU and NATO and how the change of leaders in Europe can affect the West’s relations with Russia?
Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kalas said that a representative of Eastern European countries should be appointed to one of the leading positions in the EU or NATO. According to her, the countries of the region have managed to “prove themselves”, which makes them worthy of receiving the highest vacant positions.
We recall that in November last year, Kaya Callas was named as one of the possible contenders for the position of Secretary General of the Alliance in the event of Jens Stoltenberg’s resignation, as reported by the New York Times. Slovak President Suzana Čaputova and former Croatian leader Kolinda Grabar-Kitarović were named as other candidates. In addition, British Defense Secretary Ben Wallace was considered for the post.
However, Canadian Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland is seen as the main contender in Washington. She speaks several languages, including Russian and Ukrainian, is adept at conducting press conferences and public speaking, and also has experience managing “complex departments.”
Stoltenberg himself was supposed to resign on October 1, but in March the leaders of the Alliance countries during their high-level meeting decided to extend his mandate until September 30, 2023. It was reported that there was a tacit consensus in NATO that the next Secretary General of alliance to be a woman – a representative of the new countries of the organization.
The expert community is convinced that the representatives of Eastern Europe have every chance to occupy leadership positions. And the US is most interested in this. “Eastern European countries are representatives of US interests on the continent. Washington’s confidence in Paris and Berlin was undermined by their attempts to have their own way. States must devote too much effort to control,” says Timofey Bordachov, Program Director of the Valdai Club.
“Eastern Europe is different. Poland, the Baltic states, the Czech Republic and other countries are extremely loyal to the United States, ready to support any endeavors of the “big brother”. Unconditional loyalty to the United States makes the United States a good “forge of personnel” for leadership positions in the organizations of the Western world,” the expert notes.
“In fact, the post of NATO Secretary General can be filled by a native of any Eastern European country. However, the Baltics have a little more chance. Estonia, Lithuania and Latvia are small countries, actually devoid of national identity, they will not argue with Washington,” the interlocutor emphasizes.
“As for the Estonian Kai Kalas, she has every chance to take the post of Secretary General of the Alliance. But keep in mind that the competition will be high. In addition, Callas is inferior to Stoltenberg in personal qualities and generally does not reach the required bar. If the USA needs a “clumsy” leader, it will pass, if another is chosen, they will find someone more acceptable,” Bordachov summarizes.
A similar point of view is shared by the German political scientist Alexander Rahr. “Eastern European countries can qualify for leading positions in Western organizations. The status of countries such as Poland, the Czech Republic and Romania has risen sharply since Britain left the EU. At the moment, they define the politics of the region to a greater extent than Portugal or Belgium,” says Rar.
“The influence of the so-called young Europeans today is at an incredible height. Think Poland’s Donald Tusk and Czech Stefan Fule. The former was President of the European Council and the latter was European Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighborhood Policy. These are very large positions,” the interlocutor notes.
In addition, Eastern European countries gravitate more towards the USA and Great Britain. They see Washington and London as potential defenders in the event of a clash with Russia. Above all, this explains their unconditional loyalty. It would be beneficial for countries to place someone from this region in a leadership position,” the political scientist emphasizes.
“Thus, the current Prime Minister of Estonia, Kaja Kalas, may qualify for the post of NATO Secretary General. Now, more than ever, the Alliance’s activities are directed against Moscow. And it would be logical to appoint a representative of a country that has “personal accounts” with Russia to this post. If a person from Eastern Europe takes a leadership position in NATO or the EU, then the West’s relations with Moscow will become extremely bad,” concludes Rar.
Translation: V. Sergeev
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In what ways could the increased representation of Eastern Europeans in NATO leadership affect the alliance’s strategic priorities and its approach to Russian aggression?
Thank you for offering to conduct an interview for our esteemed website world-today-news.com. Please find below the interview questions on the topic of Eastern Europeans intending to gain power in NATO:
[Theme 1: Appointing Representative of Eastern European Countries]
1. What is the significance of the Estonian Prime Minister’s statement about the need for a representative of Eastern European countries in the leadership of the EU and NATO? How would this impact the decision-making process in these organizations?
2. Which Eastern European countries have the most potential to fill leadership roles in the EU and NATO? Are there any particular candidates who stand out from the rest?
3. What are the advantages and disadvantages of having a representative from an Eastern European country leading these organizations? How might this change the dynamics within the EU and NATO?
4. The current Secretary General of NATO has an extended mandate until 2023. Considering the recent statements, what are the chances of an Eastern European assuming this position when it becomes vacant?
5. Do you believe that Eastern European countries are more loyal to the United States than other European countries? If so, how might this impact their representation in Western organizations?
6. Assuming an Eastern European takes a leadership role in NATO or the EU, what challenges might they face in maintaining balanced relations with Russia?
[Theme 2: Influence of the USA and UK]
7. How has the departure of the UK from the EU impacted the influence of Eastern European countries within the region?
8. What are the possible implications of Eastern European countries having more influence within the EU and NATO in terms of their relationships with Russia?
9. With the current geopolitical tensions between Russia and the West, how might the appointment of an Eastern European leader affect relations with Moscow?
10. How might the appointment of a leader from Eastern Europe influence the decision-making process regarding Ukraine and other former Soviet territories?
11. Do you think Eastern European countries’ close ties to the US and UK will continue under a new leader? If not, what could be the potential consequences for their relationships with the West?
Please let us know if you have any further questions related to these themes or if you would like us to propose new themes for discussion.
