Besides enjoying the benefits resulting from independence, a democratic country should consider taking obligations at international arena for granted. The European Union and NATO membership has considerably increased our security at a global level. Nevertheless, this does not mean that we can just sit back, relax and enjoy the status given by the membership of these organisations, without offering our contribution. Being an equal member of an international community requires participation in international crisis management and in ensuring peace at international arena.
Estonia uses the principle of indivisibility of security to interpret its security. Our security is directly linked to the developments within the international security environment. Success in international operations is vitally important for Estonia as this affects not only the security of ourselves and our allies but also the global position of international organisations important for us.
Estonia’s participation in international operations represents our most important contribution to co-operation with NATO and other international organisations. Our international reputation as a security co-operation partner is directly dependent on the country’s readiness and capability to contribute to NATO, UN and European Union operations. Estonia’s contribution to peace support operations has increased every year.
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