The national tech stack refers to the totality of a nation’s technological capability, including its infrastructure, supply chains, governance, and […]
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Category: Finland
“US global security partnerships in the Biden era: Twilight or regeneration?”, Eoin Micheál McNamara (FIIA, Finland)
Guarantee-based alliances underpinned US grand strategy during the Cold War, but policies designed for the War on Drugs (WOD) after […]
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“EU candidate Ukraine and the 27 gatekeepers: Pragmatizing the EU enlargement policy”, Tyyne Karjalainen (FIIA, Finland)
The signing of the European Union membership application by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on the fourth day of Russia’s invasion of […]
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“Russia’s connectivity strategies in Eurasia: Politics over economy”, Kristiina Silvan and Marcin Kaczmarski (FIIA, Finland)
Russia has been attempting to strengthen connectivity within Eurasia since the early 2000s as a part of its policy to […]
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“Zelenskyy’s change of approach towards Russia: From soft touch to firm hand”, Arkady Moshes and Ryhor Nizhnikau (FIIA, Finland)
Since his election as the President of Ukraine in 2019, Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s Russia policy has been driven by his campaign […]
Read moreTrans European Policy Studies Association Launches Book on Russia and the Future of Europe
TEPSA continues to provide excellent analysis of politicalattitudes and trends across the EU27 and beyond BRUSSELS, 13/07/2022: The latest book […]
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Helsinki Security Forum 2022: “Northern European Security Redone”, September 30 – October 2 (FIIA, Finland)
Helsinki Security Forum brings together leaders, foreign policy experts and international media to discuss how this change affects Europe and […]
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“European politics in times of crisis: Developments in Germany, France and Italy, and consequences for the EU”, Marco Siddi, Niklas Helwig and Tuomas Iso-Markku (FIIA, Finland)
The war in Ukraine and the long-term consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic have put the spotlight on important political developments […]
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“Western financial warfare and Russia’s de-dollarization strategy: How sanctions on Russia might reshape the global financial system”, Maria Shagina (FIIA, Finland)
Since 2014, Russia’s de-dollarization plan has been guided by security and geopolitical considerations. By dumping the US dollar from its […]
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“Southeast Asian democracy: Democratic regression or autocratic hardening?”, Bart Gaens and Olli Ruohomäki (FIIA, Finland)
In line with a global trend, Southeast Asia faces an overall decline in levels of democracy, raising the question of […]
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“Understanding non-state armed groups: Forces for good, evil or something in-between?”, Katariina Mustasilta, Olli Ruohomäki and Mathilda Salo (FIIA, Finland)
Non-state armed groups (NSAGs) are standard yet versatile protagonists in today’s armed conflicts. Struggling to deal with NSAGs, the dominant […]
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“Lessons from the proposed contours of a Russia-Ukraine peace agreement: A way for China and Taiwan to coexist?”, Jyrki Kallio and Mikael Mattlin (FIIA, Finland)
If China’s security concerns with regard to the growing US presence in its neighbourhood are not taken seriously, it could […]
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WATCH: “Youth Perspectives on the Future of Europe”
In a Europe dominated by quick-fire crisis response, it is increasingly important that the voices of European citizens be heard. […]
Read moreDiCE Townhall Meeting: “From differentiation to unity? Implications of the war in Ukraine for EU migration and asylum policy”, May 18
After the Russian attack in Ukraine on 24 February 2022, more than 5 million people have left Ukraine and at […]
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Job Vacancy: “Programme Director”, Deadline May 6 (FIIA, Finland)
The Finnish Institute of International Affairs (FIIA) is now seeking a Programme Director for the period of 1.1.2023–31.12.2027 and researchers […]
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FIIA Forum 2022: Changes and challenges in the Nordic security climate (FIIA, Finland)
The Russian assault on Ukraine has brought about the most severe crisis in European security in decades. However, Russia’s military […]
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“France in the Eastern Mediterranean and the MENA region’s geopolitical competition: French grandeur or European sovereignty?”, Toni Alaranta (FIIA, Finland)
The global rivalry between the US and China, as well as geopolitical competition and instability in the EU’s southern neighbourhood, […]
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“Responding to Russian aggression: Military resolve, geoeconomics, and technological containment”, Edward Hunter Christie (FIIA, Finland)
In response to Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, Western governments have enacted packages of economic sanctions, principally in the […]
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New book on Turkey’s Foreign Policy Narratives by Toni Alaranta (FIIA, Finland)
In his new book on Turkey’s foreign policy narratives FIIA Senior Research Fellow Toni Alaranta examines international and national historical […]
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FIIA Newsletter 1/2022 (FIIA, Finland)
The first FIIA Newsletter of year covers FIIA researchers’ analysis on Russia and Ukraine, upcoming events such as the FIIA […]
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“Iraq’s state of democracy: A self-perpetuating cycle against reform in favour of the political elite”, Mariette Hägglund (FIIA, Finland)
In addition to Afghanistan, Iraq has been one of the US’s major state-building projects in the 21st century. The recent […]
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“Germany’s shifting policy towards Russia: The sudden end of Ostpolitik”, András Rácz (FIIA, Finland)
A reassessment of Germany’s relations with Russia started after the annexation of Crimea in 2014, and was catalyzed by several […]
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“Belarus’s constitutional referendum: Lukashenko has no reason for triumph”, Arkady Moshes and Ryhor Nizhnkau (FIIA, Finland)
Alexander Lukashenko has secured victory in the constitutional referendum that was held to strengthen his power positions. However, repressions undermine […]
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“Transparency in multilateral climate governance: Ranking countries by the Climate Transparency Adherence Index”, Romain Weikmans and Antto Vihma (FIIA, Finland)
Reporting and review arrangements are often portrayed as vital for keeping countries informed about each other’s climate intentions and actions. […]
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“Schengen reform and the instrumentalisation of asylum-seekers: New Commission proposals legitimate states’ existing practices”, Saila Heinikoski (FIIA, Finland)
The European Union lacks a consistent asylum and migration policy, which makes it vulnerable to the instrumentalisation of asylum-seekers, most […]
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“Europe Facing Geoeconomics: Assessing Finland’s and the EU’s Risks and Options in the Technological Rivalry”, Mikael Wigell et al. (FIIA, Finland)
The geoeconomic rivalry is accelerating with the world’s major powers using economic instruments to advance strategic agendas. This poses a […]
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“Central Bank Digital Currencies and the implications for the global financial infrastructure”, Maria Shagina (FIIA, Finland)
The launch of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDC) not only revolutionizes the international financial system, it also represents an opportunity […]
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“The EU and Finland’s security of supply: A ‘turn’ in EU thinking provides new opportunities, but significant differences remain”, Tuomas Iso-Markku (FIIA, Finland)
Security of supply, a central concept in Finnish national security thinking, has not yet taken root at the EU level. […]
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“The EU’s Global Gateway: Building connectivity as a policy”, Tyyne Karjalainen (FIIA, Finland)
The European Union’s Global Gateway, adopted in December 2021, marks the continuation of efforts by numerous international actors to limit […]
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“Russia’s shifting foreign and security policy in Northern Europe: The new geopolitical meaning of ‘good neighbourliness'”, Sinikukka Saari and Jyri Lavikainen (FIIA, Finland)
Since the start of Putin’s third presidential term in 2012, geopolitical competition has also become rooted in the Nordic region, […]
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“The EU’s quest for geoeconomic power: Pursuing open strategic autonomy”, Niklas Helwig and Mikael Wigell (FIIA, Finland)
The EU is adapting its policy toolkit under the heading of ‘open strategic autonomy’, which combines the Union’s market-liberal preferences […]
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“War in Ukraine: The European Union evolves as Putin attacks”, Tyyne Karjalainen and Katariina Mustasilta (FIIA, Finland)
Russia’s military attack on Ukraine has prompted the European Union (EU) to turn a new page in foreign, security and […]
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“Western support for Ukraine: How to contribute to achieving peace”, Arkady Moshes (FIIA, Finland)
Western assistance for Ukraine has been signifcant but still insufcient. Western decision-makers should realize that increasing economic, political, military, diplomatic […]
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Job Vacancy: “Internship”, Deadline April 8 (FIIA, Finland)
The Finnish Institute of International Affairs is a research institute whose mission is to produce high quality, topical information on […]
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Job Vacancy: “Research Fellow”, Deadline April 1 (FIIA, Finland)
The Finnish Institute of International Affairs (FIIA) is an independent research institute operating in connection with the Finnish Parliament. Our […]
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Job Vacancy: “Senior Research Fellow or Research Professor”, Deadline April 1 (FIIA, Finland)
The Finnish Institute of International Affairs (FIIA) is an independent research institute operating in connection with the Finnish Parliament. Our […]
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Experts’ Debrief: Trans-European Reflections on the EU’s Response to Russia’s war in Ukraine
In the context of Russia’s war of aggression in Ukraine, the Trans European Policy Studies Association (TEPSA) has been working […]
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“The Powell Doctrine and the US-led transformation of war: Resurrection or obsolescence?”, Eoin Micheál McNamara (FIIA, Finland)
General Colin Powell’s passing has renewed debate on the doctrine he formulated to prevent further US military failures after Vietnam. […]
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“Turkey in Central Asia: Possibilities and limits of a greater role”, Toni Alaranta and Kristiina Silvan (FIIA, Finland)
Turkey’s long-term search for strategic autonomy, shifting global power relations, and Central Asian governments’ desire to foster multi-vector foreign policies […]
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“A proposal for a new Western policy on the Russia-Ukraine conflict: re-position to de-escalate”, Edward Hunter Christie (FIIA, Finland)
As a new threat of war looms, Western leaders need a new security policy position to induce Moscow to de-escalate. […]
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“Crisis in Kazakhstan: The hollow core of Eurasia’s most “stable” autocracy exposed”, Kristiina Silvan and Johanna Ketola (FIIA, Finland)
What started as a peaceful protest over commodity prices escalated into a mass display of popular dissatisfaction and a clash […]
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“Russia’s quest for digital competitiveness: The role of private businesses in securing state interests”, Andrey Indukaev (FIIA, Finland)
The Russian leadership prioritizes digital technology for the country’s security and international standing, but also for its economic and technological […]
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“The geopolitics of the energy transition: Global issues and European policies driving the development of renewable energy”, Marco Siddi (FIIA, Finland)
Fighting climate change makes a green energy transition imperative. The transition will have significant geopolitical consequences, notably a shift of […]
Read moreEP4U High School Talks
In the framework of the EP4U project TEPSA is organising, in cooperation with the local TEPSA member institutes, four High […]
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“Russia and European Security: Before the Storm”, Arkady Moshes (FIIA, Finland)
While it is impossible to credibly interpret the intentions behind Moscow’s diplomatic offensive, it is evident that the Russian-Western security […]
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“European Solidarity in Action: the Future of the European Union”, December 21 (FIIA, Finland)
The Finnish Institute of International Affairs (FIIA), the Trans European Policy Studies Association (TEPSA), and the European Parliament hosted the […]
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“Nordic cooperation amid pandemic travel restrictions”, Katja Creutz, Sofie Berglund, Telli Betül Karacan, Alberto Giacometti, Kristin Haugevik, Ninna Nyberg Sørensen, Mari Wøien Meijer and Axa Lares (FIIA, Finland)
Since 2020, the Nordic countries have been confronted with the Covid-19 pandemic, which has been a multi-level stress test for […]
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“Three decades of Russian policy in the European part of the post-Soviet space: Swimming against the current”, Arkady Moshes and Ryhor Nizhnikau (FIIA, Finland)
The successful pursuit of Russia’s great-power status and its recognition by the West imply the preservation of pre-eminent positions, above […]
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“China and geoeconomic dynamics in Central Asia: Balancing global strategies, local interests and multiple partners”, Aliya Tsikhay (FIIA, Finland)
Central Asia is at the core of China’s ambitious Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), which promises to bring connectivity, trade, […]
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“Towards a data-centric great game: New challenges for small states in contemporary power politics”, Valtteri Vuorisalo and Mika Aaltola (FIIA, Finland)
Technology is taking centre stage in power politics. In particular, the ability to refine and utilize data increasingly correlates with […]
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“Russian policy towards Central Asia 30 years after the collapse of the Soviet Union: Sphere of influence shrinking?”, Kristiina Silvan (FIIA, Finland)
Russia views Central Asia as its sphere of influence and attempts to keep the five post-Soviet countries, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, […]
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“Climate change and Finnish comprehensive security: Insights into enhanced preparedness”, Emma Hakala, Kati Berninger, Sanna Erkamo, Juha Pyykönen, Heikki Tuomenvirta, Oras Tynkkynen and Antto Vihma (FIIA, Finland)
Climate change is already threatening the security and stability of societies in various ways, and the impacts will only be […]
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“The Faroe Islands, Greenland and the Åland Islands in Nordic cooperation”, Katja Creutz and Sia Spiliopoulou Åkermark (FIIA, Finland)
Nordic political cooperation, embodied by the Nordic Council and the Nordic Council of Ministers, encompasses the five Nordic countries and […]
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“US-China geoeconomic rivalry intensifies: A risk or an opportunity for European companies?”, Jana Titievskaja (FIIA, Finland)
As the US and China balance between the pursuit of strategic security interests and ambitions to attain economic growth, novel […]
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“Internet and media repression in Russia: Avoiding the complicity of Western actors”, Veera Laine and Jussi Lassila (FIIA, Finland)
Media control has been a key part of Vladimir Putin’s exercise of power. Recently, however, the repression of freedom of […]
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“The EU’s strategic approach to CSDP interventions: Building a tenet from praxis”, Ville Savoranta and Tyyne Karjalainen (FIIA, Finland)
Crisis management forms an integral part of the expanding toolbox with which the European Union (EU) reacts to external crises. […]
Read moreInDivEU dialogues with national policy makers: Finland, 13 December 2021
On 13 December 2021, the Finnish Institute of International Affairs and the Trans European Policy Studies Association (TEPSA) organised an […]
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WATCH: European Solidarity in Action | #EuropeChats Episode 8
In this special episode of EuropeChats, we are joined by Prof. Michael Kaeding. Michael is Jean Monnet Chair ad personam […]
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Alviina Alametsä MEP on EU Climate Policy | EP4U Interviews
What are the EU’s Climate Goals and Ambitions? Are they sufficient to tackle the threat of climate change? Or do […]
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“The US is refocusing its foreign policy priorities on the Indo-Pacific: Recalibrating alliance politics in a pivotal region”, Bart Gaens (FIIA, Finland)
The United States under President Joe Biden is strengthening efforts to constrain China in the Indo-Pacific region. At least for […]
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“Engaging Brazil in the era of climate action: Can Europe and the United States devise a new globalisation?”, Lauri Tähtinen (FIIA, Finland)
Increased deforestation in the Amazon is the outcome of Brazil’s long political crisis. What started in 2013 with a bus […]
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“Russian Duma election 2021: Kremlin supremacy achieved through unprecedented pressure and fraud”, Jussi Lassila (FIIA, Finland)
Maintaining the ruling party’s overwhelming majority was an obsession for the Kremlin, regardless of the growing dissatisfaction. The election result, […]
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“Finland elected to the UN Human Rights Council: Hard work and responsibility are key to a successful membership”, Katja Creutz (FIIA, Finland)
Finland will be a member of the UN Human Rights Council, whose task is to promote and protect human rights. […]
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“China’s foreign policy at the centennial of the Communist Party: Prestige above all”, Jyrki Kallio (FIIA, Finland)
Chinese external and internal politics have manifested increased ideologization in recent years, presumably laying the groundwork for the Communist Party’s […]
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“Turkey’s relations with the US and the EU at the beginning of the Biden presidency: Prospects for change?”, Toni Alaranta (FIIA, Finland)
US-Turkey ties are strained because of conflicting interests in Syria and on a more fundamental level due to Turkey’s different […]
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“Afghanistan and the rise of the Islamic Emirate: A tragic inevitability”, Olli Ruohomäki (FIIA, Finland)
It is time to come to terms with the inevitable fact that the Taliban is here to stay for the […]
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“The Belarusian Revolution of 2020: Afterword”, Arkady Moshes and Ryhor Nizhnikau (FIIA, Finland)
The Belarusian Revolution challenged the Lukashenka regime but did not bring it down. It is, however, clear that the structural […]
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“Russia’s corona diplomacy and geoeconomic competition: A Sputnik moment?”, Sinikukka Saari (FIIA, Finland)
The Russian science, technology and innovation (STI) system is geared towards global geoeconomic competitiveness and is based on three S’s: […]
Read moreTEPSA first University Debate: Climate Change and
Sustainability hosted by FIIA and the University of Helsinki
On September 22 2021, TEPSA has organized, alongside its partners, the first of four University Debate, in Finnish, on the […]
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EP4U Debate on EU Climate Policy, September 22, Helsinki
What is the EU’s current climate plan? How does it stack up against the threat of permanent and irreversible climate […]
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“Russia’s nationalities policy before and after the 2020 constitutional amendments: Is the “ethnic turn” continuing?”, Veera Laine and Konstantin Zamyatin (FIIA, Finland)
In January 2020, Russian President Vladimir Putin proposed a set of constitutional amendments, aiming to secure the continuity of his […]
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“Protecting the environment during armed conflict: From principles to implementation”, Emma Hakala and Freek Van Der Vet (FIIA, Finland)
Conflict-related damage to the environment has become widespread and causes sustained harm to public health, ecosystems, and peacebuilding. The International […]
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“Recognizing ‘geoeconomic risk’: Rethinking corporate risk management for the era of great-power competition”, Christian Fjäder, Niklas Helwig and Mikael Wigell (FIIA, Finland)
As economic policy has become a key strategic means in great-power rivalry, states are attempting to control the economic networks […]
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“COVID-19 effects on peace and conflict dynamics: The need for prevention prevails”, Katariina Mustasilta (FIIA, Finland)
Armed conflicts around the world have continued largely unabated, irrespective of the global pandemic. Despite influencing conflict-affected contexts, the pandemic […]
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“Water and fire at Kyrgyz-Tajik border: Ferghana Valley’s security environment could take a turn for the worse”, Kristiina Silvan (FIIA, Finland)
The latest clash between Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan casts a shadow over the region’s already fragile security situation. The simmering conflict […]
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“The geostrategic interests of external actors in Myanmar: A struggle for influence in a country in turmoil”, Bart Gaens & Olli Ruohomäki (FIIA, Finland)
Countries with geostrategic stakes in Myanmar have reacted in different ways to the military coup of 1 February 2021 and […]
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“Solidarity during COVID-19 at national, regional and global levels: An enabler for improved global pandemic security and governance”, Mika Aaltola et al. (FIIA, Finland)
Solidarity entered the COVID-19 political rhetoric immediately after the belated pandemic declaration in March 2020. Since then, it has been […]
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“The EU’s new trade strategy: Gearing up for competition over values”, Okko-Pekka Salmimies and Saila Turtiainen (FIIA, Finland)
The EU’s new trade strategy instrumentalizes trade policy more forcefully in order to promote EU values such as democracy and […]
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“Strategic autonomy and the transformation of the EU: New agendas for security, diplomacy, trade and technology”, Niklas Helwig, Elina Sinkkonen and Ville Sinkkonen (FIIA, Finland)
The EU is caught up in a debate over whether to increase its autonomy with regard to the wider world. […]
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FIIA celebrates its 60th anniversary (FIIA, Finland)
This year the Finnish Institute of International Affairs (FIIA) celebrates a double anniversary. The Institute was established by the Parliament […]
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“Israel’s 2021 election: Another deadlock in a vote on identity, the role of religion, and Bibi”, Timo R. Stewart (FIIA, Finland)
Israel’s two-year government crisis was not conclusively resolved in the 23 March election. Netanyahu has led the country to the […]
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“Russia’s redefined view on strategic stability: A security dilemma in Northern Europe?”, Jyri Lavikainen (FIIA, Finland)
Formerly comprising the nuclear relationship between Russia and the US, Russia’s redefined concept of strategic stability includes all forms of […]
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“President Niinistö’s two-track initiative: towards stronger Arctic dialogue and revitalization of the Helsinki Spirit?”, Matti Pesu and Henri Vanhanen (FIIA, Finland)
In his recent op-ed, President Sauli Niinistö reintroduced the idea of an Arctic summit. The timing of the meeting could […]
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“Ukraine’s half-hearted reforms: What needs to change in the West’s approach?”, Arkady Moshes and Ryhor Nizhnikau (FIIA, Finland)
Comprehensive internal reforms, along with security cooperation, are a key pillar of West-Ukraine interaction. Thus far, however, the Western effort […]
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“EU-China investment agreement: the EU’s balancing act between values and economic interests”, Saila Turtiainen (FIIA, Finland)
The ratification process for the EU’s new investment agreement with China is expected to be very difficult. Although the aim […]
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“African megatrends: Looking over the horizon into the future”, Olli Ruohomäki (FIIA, Finland)
There are seven megatrends shaping the future of Africa. These include population growth, urbanization, climate change, democratization, protracted conflict, connectivity […]
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“Russia meets Climate Change: The Domestic Politicization of Environmental Issues and External Pressure to Decarbonize”, Jussi Lassila and Marco Siddi (FIIA, Finland)
Russia’s role in international climate policy is central. Russia is the fourth largest emitter of carbon dioxide and has vast […]
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FIIA Newsletter 1/2021 Published (FIIA, Finland)
Check the newly published FIIA newsletter that discusses topics like FIIA turning 60, how Ban Ki-moon and Federica Mogherini will […]
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“Beyond Trade War in Washington: The United States and our less Global Future”, Lauri Tähtinen (FIIA, Finland)
The grand trajectory of the United States has shifted from leader to vocal sceptic of trade integration. Joe Biden is […]
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“Transatlantic Relations and European Strategic Autonomy in the Biden Era: Neglect, Primacy or Reform?”, Ville Sinkkonen and Garret Martin (FIIA, Finland)
The relief in Europe following Joe Biden’s election has been tempered by uncertainty as to how the new administration might […]
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“The Eastern Mediterranean Conflict: From Turkey-Greece Confrontation to Regional Power Struggles”, Toni Alaranta (FIIA, Finland)
At the core of the Eastern Mediterranean conflict is the increasing competition between Greece and the Republic of Cyprus on […]
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“Trump’s Attack on American Democracy: Towards a New Model of Electoral Manipulation in an Established Democratic Republic”, Maria Annala (FIIA, Finland)
In 2020, President of the United States Donald Trump launched an unprecedented electoral manipulation campaign in an attempt to secure […]
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“EU Strategic Autonomy in the Shadow of Geopolitical Rivalry: A View from Moscow”, Sergey Utkin (FIIA, Finland)
The EU is determined to maintain the transatlantic bond, while Russia tends to interpret the EU’s strategic autonomy precisely as […]
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“Myanmar’s generals recoup: The Recurrence of Military-Defined Disciplined Democracy”, Bart Gaens (FIIA, Finland)
Myanmar’s generals cited election fraud as the motive behind their coup. However, as the country’s transition during the past decade […]
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2020 Global Go to Think-Tank Index: TEPSA once again confirmed as one of the leading think-tank networks in the world
Retaining its position from last year, TEPSA ranks among the 10 best think tank networks in the world in the […]
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“President Joe Biden and the restoration of US global leadership: Turning the tide?”, Ville Sinkkonen, Charly Salonius-Pasternak, Bart Gaens and Niklas Helwig (FIIA, Finland)
As president, Joe Biden will seek to re-establish US global leadership through serious engagement and cooperation; at a global level, […]
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“China’s policy towards Belarus and Ukraine: A limited challenge to Sino-Russian relations”, Ryhor Nizhikau and Marcin Kaczmarski (FIIA, Finland)
For Belarus and Ukraine, relations with China have become of profound importance in recent years, and China’s involvement with those […]
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“How Tunisia’s En-Nahda crafts Islamist politics: From programmatic failure to neo-Islamist framing”, Wolfgang Mühlberger (FIIA, Finland)
En-Nahda’s participation in Tunisia’s post-revolutionary politics triggered an adaptive process, reflecting a transition from theoretical elaborations to political practice. Switching […]
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Policy Paper on EU Lead Groups published within the Horizon 2020 project EU Idea Work Package 5 led by FIIA (FIIA, Finland)
Marco Siddi’s (FIIA, Finland) and Riccardo Alcaro’s (IAI, Italy) policy paper ”Differentiation in EU Foreign and Security Policy: EU Lead […]
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“An Abrupt Awakening to the Realities of a Pandemic: Learning Lessons from the Onset of Covid-19 in the EU and Finland”, Mika Aaltola, Johanna Ketola, Aada Peltonen and Karoliina Vaakanainen (FIIA, Finland)
Public anxiety over the Covid-19 crisis grew steadily from January 2020 onwards. As the fatalities increased in Europe, public attention […]
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