TLU International Relations Society

Seminar by Holger Mölder was a blast!💪

We are so thankful for everyone who took part and asked questions at the seminar!✨️

Stay updated on our next events and we will see you soon!📣

Throwback to February 17th, when we visited Embassy of Canada in Tallinn!🇨🇦

It was an amazing experience which gave us more insight of Canada and its relations with Estonia!🫂

Big thanks to the Embassy of Canada for this opportunity!✨️

📢 IRS Board Elections!
This is your last chance to submit your candidacy and join our team! 💼🌍

Being on the board lets you gain practical experience, shape the club’s activities, and build valuable connections. 🗣️🤝

📅 When: 11.12.2025, 16:00 - 16:30
📍 Where: Hybrid, Room S328 and Online

Don’t miss your chance to play an active role in IRS!

For more info: [email protected]

We are excited to announce our most anticipated event of the year!

This time, we will be hosting an interview with one of the most prominent EU ambassadors in Russia — Krzysztof Krajewski, who has been serving as the Polish Ambassador to Moscow since 2021. He will be joining us live from Russia.

Event: Interview with the Polish Ambassador to Moscow
📅 Wednesday, 3 December 2025, 18:00–19:00
📍 Online
📋 Register here: https://www.tlu.ee/en/yti/events/interview-polish-ambassador-moscow

During this discussion, we will explore what it means to serve as an EU ambassador in today’s geopolitical climate, gain insight into the realities of diplomatic life in Russia, and discuss emerging challenges in diplomacy following the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

Please write to us any questions you would like us to ask the ambassador!

Links and additional details about the event will be shared later — so keep an eye on your emails.

📢 We invite you to a lecture "How and why genocide distinguished warfare" with A. Dirk Moses, taking place on the 8 December, 16:30–18:00, in room M134.

The lecture will explore how the legal definition of genocide was narrowed so that states can wage war against populations without easily being held accountable. Holocaust memory has reinforced the division between war and genocide. The consequences of this limited legal framework can be seen in many conflicts since World War II, including the current situations in Ukraine and Gaza. Understanding these key concepts and their functions is crucial to addressing this fundamental flaw in international criminal law.

More information: https://www.tlu.ee/en/yti/events/research-seminar-how-and-why-genocide-distinguished-warfare

We warmly invite everyone and encourage you to share!

🎓 Today, our IRS student society took part in an insightful session at the Banned Book Museum in Tallinn. We had the opportunity to speak with the founder about the politics of censorship: why and how books are suppressed, what forms control can take, and which works are essential for understanding these mechanisms.

📚 Each participant was able to find a banned or censored book from their own country, highlighting that censorship is not limited to one region or political system, but occurs in diverse contexts around the world.

🧠 The museum actively encourages visitors to support its mission by donating unique banned or censored books from across the globe. It has also launched a publishing series of known "banned" books, republishing selected titles together with contextual commentary to shed light on their historical and political significance.

More information: bannedbooksmuseum.com

📚 Politics of Censorship

Join us for an eye-opening evening at the Banned Books Museum!
Together with the museum’s founder, we’ll explore how censorship has been used as a political tool and what it means for freedom of expression today.

🕯️ First, you’ll have a chance to explore the museum on your own.
🗣️ Then, we’ll gather for a discussion on the politics behind censorship.

🗓️ Date: Monday, 17.11.2025
⏰ Time: 18:00–20:00
📍 Location: Banned Books Museum
💸 Entrance fee covered by the university!

Got questions? Reach us at [email protected]

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Our next IRS event, co-hosted by the UN Association of Estonia, will take place next Tuesday!

Conference on the role of the UN in global governance (in Estonian)
📅 04.11.25, 10:00 - 15:00
📍 Tallinn University, T-324 (Assembly Hall)

The conference will include panel discussions, interactive World Café debates, and a catered lunch break.
You’ll also have the unique opportunity to speak directly with Rasmus Lumi, diplomat and Head of the Department for International Organisations and Human Rights at the Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

We’ll wrap up the day with a Trump vs. Kamala Harris standoff debate - not to be missed!

More information are available here: https://facebook.com/events/s/konverents-meie-8-miljardit/1596072545106277/

Looking forward to see you there!

Thank you for joining our Kick-Off Event! 🎉

We’re so happy that so many of you came, both familiar faces and new members. During the official part, we shared more about what the International Relations Society does and our plans for this academic year. Afterward, we continued the evening in a more relaxed atmosphere at the bar, getting to know each other better.

We can’t wait for all the upcoming events and an amazing academic year ahead. Thank you for being part of our community - together we make it thrive! 🌍💙

🌍✨ We have some exciting events coming up this autumn full of great discussions, new insights and inspiring people. Whether you are into international relations, politics or just curious about how the world works, there is something here for you 👇

📘 Conference: “The Role of the UN in Global Governance”
📅 04.11.2025, 09:00–16:00
📍 Tallinn University, T324 (Assembly Hall)
Join us for a full day conference cohosted with the UN Association. Expect thought provoking panels, interactive world cafe debates and a cozy lunch break with catering.
More info: https://facebook.com/events/s/konverents-meie-8-miljardit/1596072545106277/

📚 Workshop: “The Politics of Censorship”
📅 17.11.2025, 18:00–20:00
📍 Banned Books Museum
Join us for a fascinating discussion about censorship and freedom of expression with the founder of the museum. The entrance fee is fully covered.

🎙️ Guided Interview with the Polish Ambassador to Russia
📅 03.12.2025, time TBA
📍 Online (platform and link TBA)
We will have an insightful conversation on how diplomacy has changed since the full scale invasion of Ukraine. There will also be a Q&A session so bring your questions.

Stay tuned for more updates and do not miss your chance to be part of these inspiring discussions 🌏💬