Former Prime Minister Juhan Parts says that Estonia's foreign policy has been too hasty regarding the US intervention in Venezuela.
Parts notes that Estonia's foreign policy has previously shown hesitation. For example, the UN vote on Palestine, President Karis's visit to Kazakhstan, and now the US intervention in Venezuela.
Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna said that shedding tears over the removal of Nicolas Maduro is not worthwhile. However, the chairman of the Riigikogu's Foreign Affairs Committee, Marko Mihkelson, stated that this step violates international law.
Parts believes that first, the facts need to be clarified. He thinks Estonia reacts too hastily without real information.
Estonia has shown hesitation in various votes. Parts says this should be avoided and clarified what is consistent.
Regarding Kazakhstan, Parts asked if the Ministry of Foreign Affairs reacted too much. He noted that ambassadors are frustrated.
On the topic of Venezuela, Parts says Estonia has overreacted. He notes that capturing a dictator is positive, but Estonia is drawing wrong conclusions.
Parts disagrees with the view that Estonia should worry about international law. He believes it is an ideological dispute.
International law is constantly changing. Parts says it needs to be protected, but the conclusions drawn in the Venezuela case are unprofessional.
Parts doubts whether Venezuela's legal justification has been sufficiently studied. He notes that international law often doesn't work.
In the Western world, a comfort zone mentality has developed. Very beautiful principles, but reality is different.
American domestic politics is full of ideological disputes. Parts says a distinction must be made between real politics and propaganda.
America's steps show some consistency. Parts thinks Russia has never followed international law.
Estonia's foreign policy should take a breath before making decisions. Parts does not consider every change to be the end of the world.
Parts disagrees with the view that the US does not want to engage in international cooperation. He notes that the US and Europe are still allies.
On the topic of Greenland, Parts does not wish to comment further. He says the topic is complex and difficult to comment on.