tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13406351.post115435638717005812..comments2023-11-05T09:55:13.077+02:00Comments on Itching for Eestimaa: The Center Party's Unique PredicamentGiustinohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04756707910693785516noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13406351.post-1154798977697085662006-08-05T20:29:00.000+03:002006-08-05T20:29:00.000+03:00I can't say anything but agree with your analysis....I can't say anything but agree with your analysis. <BR/><BR/>In addition, it is also well-known that although the presendential office is allowed little legal powers, it still can have a tremendous impact on foreign politics.<BR/>The abroad - välismaa - does not understand Estonian rules and that's why Estonian president is taken seriously outside the country and that's why Meri has been negotiating, agreeing and signing paramount treaties with the foreign heads of states (de-occupation treaty with Jeltsin). Ryytel can't do it because he does things by the book, but Ilves can do it. He can make a difference because he would is seen as self-made (plus support of the people), because he is seen as smart (too smart) and can negotiate knowing ABC of the the World politics, and because it is considered mauvais tone and damaging to the homeland to discredit the president in his foreign politics. This is the thing which would make Savisaar cautios as he wants to have his own (Russian) foreign politics.Estonia in World Media (Rus)https://www.blogger.com/profile/13791711276337826586noreply@blogger.com