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Artwork for Baltic Ways
Public History
Memory Politics
Ukrainian Art
Slow Memory
Populism
Slow Conflict
Baltic Studies
Democracy
Tartu, Estonia
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Estonian Song and Dance Festival
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Baltic Museums
Tallinn, Estonia
Soviet Union
Finnish TV
Russophone Minorities
Soviet Era Migration

Baltic Ways is a podcast bringing listeners insights and interviews from the world of Baltic Studies, hosted by Dr. Indra Ekmanis, Editor of FPRI's Baltic Bulletin. In interviews with experts, the podcast explores the past, present and future of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania — and the many ways these three countries on the Baltic Sea impact the politics, history, and culture of the region and bey... more

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The Baltic states are stalwart NATO members today, but their membership was not assured from the moment they restored their independence following the collapse of the Soviet Union. They fought to overcome the reticence of other allies, then proved th... more

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In this episode of Baltic Ways, Dr. Indra Ekmanis speaks with Professors Violeta Davoliūtė and Ene Kõresaar about their contributions to a special issue of Slovak Ethnology. Co-edited by Davoliūtė, the issue focuses on slow memory. Kõresaar, togeth... more

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On June 14, 1941, the Soviet Union deported more than 10,000 people from Estonia to Siberia. Eight years later, Soviet authorities deported 20,000 more. These deportations have left a lasting legacy on Estonian society, though the majority of the pop... more

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This episode of the Baltic Ways podcast welcomes Dr. Liina-Ly Roos, assistant professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison in the German, Nordic, Slavic+ department. The discussion centers on Liina-Ly’s recent book: The Not-Quite Child: Colonial ... more

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Recent Guests

Violeta Davoliūtė
Professor of International Relations and Political Science, Vilnius University
Vilnius University; Horizon Europe project Facing the Past; Europast partnership
Episode: Slow Memory, Slow Conflict
Ene Kõresaar
Professor of Foreign History and Memory Studies, University of Tartu
University of Tartu; MNEMUS project
Episode: Slow Memory, Slow Conflict
Kristi Jõesalu
Research partner on Mnemos project
UNIVERSITY OF TARTU; MNEMUS project
Episode: Slow Memory, Slow Conflict
Isabelle DeSisto
PhD candidate in politics at Princeton University; research on long-term effects of Soviet-era repression on political behavior
Princeton University
Episode: The Motivation of Memory in Estonian Politics
Robert Lipiński
Doctoral student of politics at Oxford University; studying Finnish TV's impact on Estonian political views and the Baltic Way demonstration
Oxford University
Episode: The Motivation of Memory in Estonian Politics
Liina-Ly Roos
Assistant Professor at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, Baltic and Nordic Studies scholar
University of Wisconsin–Madison
Episode: Minority Identity in Baltic Literature and Film
Parker Watt
American scholar and documentary filmmaker
Stanford University (based on interview content)
Episode: Integration Through Art: Documentary and Dance in Estonia
Jan Kubik
Professor of political science, Rutgers University; leading authority on politics of memory
Rutgers University
Episode: The Battle for Memory: Populism vs. Pluralism in Public History
Jörg Hackmann
Alfred Dudland Professor at the Department of History, University of Szczecin; president of the Association for the Advancement of Baltic Studies (2024–2026)
University of Szczecin; Association for the Advancement of Baltic Studies (AABS)
Episode: The State of Baltic Studies

Hosts

Indra Ekmanis
Host of Baltic Ways, affiliated with Baltic Ways, Association for the Advancement of Baltic Studies (AABS), and FPRI Baltic Initiative.
Ben Gardner-Gill
Host of Baltic Ways, affiliated with Baltic Ways and AABS; associated with Baltic Studies community.

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 25 ratings
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    An Excellent interview with Dr. Kasekamp - important information for understanding both past and present issues - politically, within society and regionally. Very significant for the future. Thank you, looking forward to the next podcast

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Covers timely issues like Ukraine war and public history.
Well-produced conversations that add nuance beyond headlines.
Deep, expert-led discussions on Baltic history are a strong fit for policy-minded listeners.
Interviews with scholars help illuminate complex memory politics in the region.

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Minority Identity in Baltic Literature and Film
Q: What's next for your research, especially in relation to Baltic contexts and post-colonial theory?
Roos outlines Screening the Body, a project examining health care, unwellness, and body aesthetics in Northern European culture, including Baltic films and Estonian documentaries, to analyze how body politics intersect with nation, gender, and post-Soviet legacies, aiming to broaden comparative perspectives across the Baltic region and beyond.
Minority Identity in Baltic Literature and Film
Q: What are the national minority groups you focus on, and how do their stories intersect with the broader themes of not-quiteness?
Roos describes the Sami, Sweden Finns, and Tornedalians as Finno-Ugric groups who have faced colonial-like policies, segregation, and pressures to assimilate, with films and literature illustrating how the idea of whiteness and belonging is negotiated for people who could pass as white but remain outside full inclusion. She emphasizes the uneven hierarchies and the historical contexts that produced these tensions.
Minority Identity in Baltic Literature and Film
Q: Tell us a little bit about this book and what you argue about the depictions of children in Swedish works.
The book narrows a broader dissertation to focus on two threads: the significance of the child as a symbol of the citizen within Swedish welfare state rhetoric, and the way minority groups (Sami, Sweden Finns, Tornedalians) are portrayed through child-centered narratives that reveal struggles with assimilation and marginalization. It shows how these works use the child to explore not-quite-whiteness and how this pesar shapes national imaginaries.
The State of Baltic Studies
Q: What exactly is Baltic Studies, and why is it difficult to define?
Baltic Studies encompasses multiple understandings—from exiled Baltic communities to wider Baltic Sea regionalism—leading to tensions about its boundaries, which scholars see as a strength that keeps the field dynamic and relevant.
The Battle for Memory: Populism vs. Pluralism in Public History
Q: Can non-democratic contexts benefit from public history as a form of resistance, and if so, how?
Public history can function as resistance if it remains pluralistic and decentralized, enabling multiple narratives to coexist; when centralized or censored, however, it can become another tool of authoritarian control.

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Baltic Ways offers in-depth conversations with scholars and practitioners focused on Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, exploring how history, memory, and culture shape politics and society in the Baltic region and beyond. Recent episodes center on slow memory and slow conflict in public history, the politics of memory in Estonian discourse, minority representation in Baltic literature and film, and how art and documentary practice aid integration and resilience for communities affected by displacement. Across interviews, the show tends to balance rigorous scholarly analysis with accessible storytelling, highlighting curatorial challenges, decolonization debates, and regional responses to current events such as wars and migration. A standout f... more

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1. Violeta Davoliūtė
2. Ene Kõresaar
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4. Isabelle DeSisto
5. Robert Lipiński
6. Liina-Ly Roos
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