In case of a crisis or war, Estonia must be able to manage independently for 30 days. This means that if Estonia is blocked from the air, land, and sea, the country must cope on its own. People must be prepared to manage independently for at least 7 days.
The foundations of Estonia's security policy have been updated. The last update was made in 2023. Now the international situation has changed, so the document needed to be revised.
The document states that the greatest threat to Estonia and Europe is Russia. Russia seeks to change Europe's security and the world order.
The interests of the USA have changed, and this alters Europe's role. European countries must now take more action for their own security. They must increase defense expenditures and fulfill NATO objectives.
China is mentioned several times in the document. China supports Russia and has significant global influence through its economy and technology.
The new document includes the principle of "active defense." This means that Estonia will not wait for an enemy attack on its territory. Instead, Estonia will act on the enemy’s territory. This reduces casualties.
Finland and Sweden are now NATO members, but the Baltic states remain one operational area.
Vital services are crucial. These include energy, communication, food, fuel, healthcare, and media. Without these, society cannot function.
The foundations of security policy are updated at least every 4 years. This depends on the changing security situation and Estonia's capabilities.