National Security Concept of the Republic of Estonia (2004)

INTRODUCTION

The National Security Concept of the Republic of Estonia (2004) has been drawn up by the Government. It presents the goal and guidelines of Estonia’s National Security Policy and a general evaluation of the existing security environment. This document has been drawn up and adopted on the basis of the Peacetime National Defence Act.

The National Security Concept, adopted in 2001, dealt with the period when Estonia was heading towards North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) and European Union (EU) accession. The achievement of these goals has created a need for the reorganisation of the nation’s activities concerning national security, while maintaining the nation’s basic course in this sphere.

The National Security Concept is a document with a medium- term perspective. It will be revised according to changes in the security environment, and as new options develop for ensuring and enhancing Estonia’s security.

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National Security Concept of the Republic of Estonia