Marianne Mikko's CV

Graduated in journalism at Tartu State University (1984). Editor (1984-1992 and 1993-1994); freelance journalist (Republic of South Africa, 1992-1993); special correspondent (1994-2004), including in Brussels (1994-2000); presenter (2000-2004), including for 'Välismääraja' programme on foreign policy; editor in chief of 'Diplomaatia', monthly specialising in foreign and security policy (2003-2004).

Substitute member, executive, European Federation of Journalists (2004).

Member of the board, 'Diplomaatia' monthly specialising in foreign and security policy (2004), Women in International Security - Estonia (WIISEST; 2003); member of the Estonian Journalists' Union (1985), Vice-Chair of the Estonian Journalists' Union (2004).

Author of the year (1995, 'Eesti Naine' periodical; 2002, 'Maaleht' weekly).

She clearly has no personal interest in "protecting journalists" from the two-pronged attack of moneyed interests and malicious bloggers.


When the capital development of a country becomes a by-product of the activities of a casino, the job is likely to be ill-done. — John M. Keynes