How real is the threat to Estonia from Russia? One of NATO’s smallest but most determined Allies has been preparing for crisis scenarios for years. Dr. Aleksander Olech speaks with Lt Gen Andrus Merilo, Commander of the Estonian Defence Forces, about Estonia’s defence priorities, security in the Baltic Sea region, and the challenges facing NATO’s eastern flank. Dr. Aleksander Olech: Estonia is one of the key frontline states on NATO’s eastern flank. How do you currently assess the military