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“EU sanctions and Brexit: Losing the hard edge of European foreign policy?”, Juha Jokela and Ilari Aula (FIIA, Finland)

Posted on 18/02/2020

The EU needs to assume more responsibility in defending its interests and security. Brexit will constitute an additional challenge for […]

“Taiwan’s 2020 election and its implications: Dark clouds looming for already strained cross-strait relations”, Jyrki Kallio and Julie Chen (FIIA, Finland)

Posted on 23/01/2020

Jyrki Kallio & Julie Chen, Taiwan’s 2020 election and its implications: Dark clouds looming for already strained cross-strait relations, FIIA […]

“The protests in Iraq: corruption and foreign interference in the firing line”, Mariette Hägglund (FIIA, Finland)

Posted on 22/01/2020

Mariette Hägglund, The protests in Iraq: Corruption and foreign interference in the firing line, FIIA Comment 12/2019 Recent large-scale protests […]

“The Normandy Summit on Ukraine: no winners, no losers, to be continued”, Arkady Moshes (FIIA, Finland)

Posted on 16/01/2020

Arkady Moshes, The Normandy Summit on Ukraine: no winners, no losers, to be continued, FIIA Comment 12/2019 The French-German-Russian-Ukrainian top-level […]

Job vacancy at FIIA – Junior Research Fellow/Research Fellow (FIIA, Finland)

Posted on 11/12/2019

The Finnish Institute of International Affairs (FIIA) is currently seeking a Junior Research Fellow / a Research Fellow in its […]

“Turkey’s invasion of Syria was predictable: A violent prelude to making a major deal to end the Syrian war”, Toni Alaranta (FIIA, Finland)

Posted on 10/12/2019

Toni Alaranta, Turkey’s invasion of Syria was predictable: A violent prelude to making a major deal to end the Syrian […]

Parliament appoints new members to the FIIA Board (FIIA, Finland)

Posted on 09/12/2019

The Parliament has appointed new members to the FIIA Board for the period 1 January 2020 – 31 December 2024. […]

“Glitches in the Kremlinʼs politics of Fear: The dynamics of repression in Russia between 2012 and 2019”, Jussi Lassila (FIIA, Finland)

Posted on 08/12/2019

Jussi Lassila, Glitches in the Kremlinʼs politics of Fear: The dynamics of repression in Russia between 2012 and 2019, FIIA […]

“The militarization of US foreign policy: Engagement with Europe increasingly about defense”, Deborah McCarthy (FIIA, Finland)

Posted on 07/12/2019

Deborah McCarthy, The militarization of US foreign policy: Engagement with Europe increasingly about defense, FIIA Comment 11/2019 The US Department […]

Appointments at FIIA Center on US Politics and Power (FIIA, Finland)

Posted on 07/12/2019

Director Mika Aaltola has re-appointed Bart Gaens to the project director position of FIIA’s Center on US Politics and Power (CUSPP) until […]

“The new EU leadership: The von der Leyen Commission focuses on Europe’s geo-economic power”, Niklas Helwig (FIIA, Finland)

Posted on 06/12/2019

Niklas Helwig, The new EU leadership: The von der Leyen Commission focuses on Europe’s geo-economic power, FIIA Briefing Paper 11/2019 […]

“Russia and China in the Middle East: Playing their best cards”, Marco Siddi and Marcin Kaczmarski (FIIA, Finland)

Posted on 05/12/2019

Marco Siddi & Marcin Kaczmarski, Russia and China in the Middle East: Playing their best cards, FIIA Briefing Paper 11/2019 […]

“Turkey’s Republican People’s Party and the EU: Preconditions for EU-Turkey relations in the secular-nationalist vision”, Toni Alaranta (FIIA, Finland)

Posted on 04/12/2019

Toni Alaranta, Turkey’s Republican People’s Party and the EU: Preconditions for EU-Turkey relations in the secular-nationalist vision, FIIA Working Paper […]

FIIA reinforces a project on Finnish foreign and security policy (FIIA, Finland)

Posted on 04/12/2019

FIIA reinforces a project on Finnish foreign and security policy with several appointments. The Director Mika Aaltola has appointed Harri […]

Check out the report of the TEPSA Finnish Pre-Presidency Conference!

Posted on 04/11/2019

The report of the Finnish Pre-Presidency Conference, organised in Helsinki on 6-7 June 2019 by TEPSA and its Finnish member […]

“US foreign policy tools in the era of disinformation: Deficiencies prevent effective response to malign information operations”, Deborah McCarthy (FIIA, Finland)

Posted on 28/10/2019

Russia, China, Iran and ISIS use information operations to undermine the national security objectives of the United States and its […]

FIIA Newsletter 3/2019 (FIIA, Finland)

Posted on 28/10/2019

The FIIA Board has appointed Mika Aaltola as the director of FIIA for the next five-year term. MP Mikko Savola […]

“The disarmament laboratory: Substance and performance in UK nuclear disarmament verification research”, Tom Plant (FIIA, Finland)

Posted on 26/10/2019

Over the last twenty years, the UK has researched nuclear arms control and disarmament verification in increasing breadth and depth. […]

“Poland’s 2019 election: Bright prospects for the populist Right”, Marco Siddi and Barbara Gaweda (FIIA, Finland)

Posted on 25/10/2019

Poland’s incumbent party Law and Justice seems poised to win the election thanks to its welfare policies and the weakness […]

Dr. Mika Aaltola starts as Director of the Finnish Institute of International Affairs (FIIA, Finland)

Posted on 25/10/2019

Dr. Mika Aaltola started as Director of the Finnish Institute of International Affairs (FIIA) on 7 October. Aaltola has worked […]

“Finland’s 2019 presidency of the Council of the European Union: European and domestic determinants”, Tuomas Iso-Markku and Juha Jokela (FIIA, Finland)

Posted on 30/09/2019

The Finnish presidency of the Council of the EU faces a sensitive political climate, marked by divisions between the member […]

Ambassador Deborah A. McCarthy joined the Center on US Politics and Power (FIIA, Finland)

Posted on 30/09/2019

Ambassador Deborah A. McCarthy has joined the Center on US Politics and Power at FIIA as a Visiting Senior Fellow. […]

“Transatlantic intelligence ties remain strong: Insulated against political turmoil”, Christopher Kojm (FIIA, Finland)

Posted on 29/09/2019

It is hard to predict whether the new Ukrainian leader will be able to act as a domestic reformer. It […]

Juha Jokela to continue as programme director in FIIA’s EU research programme (FIIA, Finland)

Posted on 27/09/2019

Juha Jokela will continue in his current position as Programme Director in FIIA’s European Union research programme as he has […]

“Strategic deterrence redux: Nuclear weapons and European security”, Leo Michel and Matti Pesu (FIIA, Finland)

Posted on 27/09/2019

One of the most notable consequences of the end of the Cold War was the diminished role of nuclear weapons […]

Call for applications: Research Programme Director (FIIA, Finland)

Posted on 26/09/2019

The Finnish Institute of International Affairs (FIIA) is seeking a Research Programme Director for the period of 1.1.2020-31.12.2024 to its […]

“Volodymyr Zelenskiy’s first 100 days in power: Russia remains the primary challenge for Ukraine’s new president”, Arkady Moshes (FIIA, Finland)

Posted on 26/09/2019

It is hard to predict whether the new Ukrainian leader will be able to act as a domestic reformer. It […]

“Democratic deterrence: How to dissuade hybrid interference”, Mikael Wigell (FIIA, Finland)

Posted on 25/09/2019

For all the rhetorical rage surrounding ‘hybrid warfare’, Western democracy is being threatened more acutely by hybrid interference. Using liberal […]

Dr Mika Aaltola appointed the director of the Finnish Institute of International Affairs (FIIA, Finland)

Posted on 25/09/2019

The Board of the Finnish Institute of International Affairs has appointed Dr Mika Aaltola as the Director of the institute […]

FIIA seeks a Research Programme Director

Posted on 12/09/2019

Deadline for applications: 27 September 2019, 4.15 pm Finnish time. The Finnish Institute of International Affairs (FIIA) is seeking a Research Programme […]

“Geostrategically motivated co-option of social media: The case of Chinese LinkedIn spy recruitment”, Mika Aaltola (FIIA, Finland)

Posted on 25/07/2019

Mika Aaltola, Geostrategically motivated co-option of social media: The case of Chinese LinkedIn spy recruitment, FIIA BRIEFING PAPER, June 2019 […]

“The end of nuclear arms control? Implications for the Nordic region”, Tapio Juntunen (FIIA, Finland)

Posted on 16/07/2019

Tapio Juntunen, The end of nuclear arms control? Implications for the Nordic region, FIIA WORKING PAPER, June 2019 The current […]

“Comparing Cyber Security. Critical Infrastructure protection in Norway, the UK and Finland”, Lars Gjesvik (NUPI, Norway)

Posted on 24/06/2019

Lars Gjesvik, Comparing Cyber Security. Critical Infrastructure protection in Norway, the UK and Finland, May 2019 Cybersecurity and protecting critical […]

“The United States-Iran standoff: Recent tensions are symptomatic of President Trump’s broader foreign-policy approach”, Ville Sinkkonen (FIIA, Finland)

Posted on 22/06/2019

Ville Sinkkonen, The United States-Iran standoff: Recent tensions are symptomatic of President Trump’s broader foreign-policy approach, June 2019 The heightened tensions between […]

“Towards an EU security community? Public opinion and the EU’s role as a security actor”, Matti Pesu, Tuomas Iso-Markku & Juha Jokela (FIIA, Finland)

Posted on 21/06/2019

Matti Pesu, Tuomas Iso-Markku & Juha Jokela, Towards an EU security community? Public opinion and the EU’s role as a security […]

“The Belarusian paradox: A country of today versus a president of the past”, Arkady Moshes & Ryhor Nizhnikau (FIIA, Finland)

Posted on 21/06/2019

Arkady Moshes & Ryhor Nizhnikau, The Belarusian paradox: A country of today versus a president of the past, June 2019 Belarus is […]

Finnish Pre-Presidency Conference, Helsinki, 6-7 June 2019

Posted on 07/06/2019

TEPSA and its Finnish member the Finnish Institute of International Affairs (FIIA) organised the TEPSA 2019 Finnish Pre-Presidency Conference on […]

“The Sinification of China: How the minorities are being merged into one nation”, (FIIA, Finland)

Posted on 28/05/2019

Jyrki Kallio, The Sinification of China: How the minorities are being merged into one nation, 04 2019 The long-term aim […]

“The future of EU civilian crisis management: Finding a niche”, Teemu Tammikko & Jyrki Ruohomäki (FIIA, Finland)

Posted on 24/05/2019

Teemu Tammikko & Jyrki Ruohomäki, The future of EU civilian crisis management: Finding a niche, 05 2019 The EU’s Civilian […]

“China’s challenge to human rights: Increased proactivity may weaken the UN human rights system”, Katja Creutz (FIIA, Finland)

Posted on 22/05/2019

Katja Creutz, China’s challenge to human rights: Increased proactivity may weaken the UN human rights system, 05 2019 China has […]

“The Brain drain from Russia: The Kremlinʼs double-edged sword”, Jussi Lassila (FIIA, Finland)

Posted on 18/05/2019

Jussi Lassila, The Brain drain from Russia: The Kremlinʼs double-edged sword, 05 2019 The accelerated brain drain from Russia concretizes […]

“The 2019 European elections: New political constellations”, Tuomas Iso-Markku and Marco Siddi (FIIA, Finland)

Posted on 15/05/2019

Three main factors will determine the shape of the next European Parliament (EP): the outcome of the elections, the organisation […]

“What has remained of the USSR: Exploring the erosion of the post-Soviet space”, Arkadi Moshes and Andras Racz (FIIA, Finland)

Posted on 10/05/2019

Almost three decades have passed since the dissolution of the Soviet Union. In the meantime, a whole new generation has […]

“Negotiating Venezuela’s future: First agreement, then elections” Mikael Wigell and Mikko Pyhälä (FIIA, Finland)

Posted on 10/05/2019

Venezuela needs a transition government with both pro-Maduro and anti-Maduro forces. Its function would be to renew the electoral institutions […]

“Christopher Kojm will join FIIA’s Center on US Politics and Power as a Visiting Research Fellow in early June for a two-month visit” (FIIA, Finland)

Posted on 18/04/2019

Christopher Kojm will join FIIA’s Center on US Politics and Power as a Visiting Research Fellow in early June for […]

“The Concepts of parliamentarism in the EU’s political system: Approaching the choice between two models”, Teija Tiilikainen (FIIA, Finland)

Posted on 18/04/2019

Teija Tiilikainen, The Concepts of parliamentarism in the EU’s political system: Approaching the choice between two models, April 2019 EU-level parliamentarism […]

“The Geostrategic Arctic: Hard security in the High North”, Harri Mikkola (FIIA, Finland)

Posted on 18/04/2019

Harri Mikkola, The Geostrategic Arctic: Hard security in the High North, April 2019 Hard security dynamics in the Arctic region are […]

“Ukraine’s stalled transformation: A concerning context for the 2019 presidential and parliamentary elections”, Arkady Moshes & Ryhor Nizhnikau (FIIA, Finland)

Posted on 18/04/2019

Arkady Moshes & Ryhor Nizhnikau, Ukraine’s stalled transformation: A concerning context for the 2019 presidential and parliamentary elections, April 2019 Despite […]

“Mounting tensions in France-Italy relations: Troubled waters between European partners”, Marco Siddi (FIIA, Finland)

Posted on 18/04/2019

Marco Siddi, Mounting tensions in France-Italy relations: Troubled waters between European partners, March 2019 Since its formation in mid-2018, the […]

FIIA is taking part in new research projects on EU’s sanctions policy (FIIA, Finland)

Posted on 16/04/2019

FIIA is taking part in new research projects on EU’s sanctions policy, the security dimension of space and terrorism. FIIA’s […]

“Managing transatlantic (mis)trust: The Trump era in perspective”, Matti Pesu and Ville Sinkkonen (FIIA, Finland)

Posted on 25/03/2019

Matti Pesu & Ville Sinkkonen, Managing transatlantic (mis)trust: The Trump era in perspective, 03 2019 The transatlantic relationship is undergoing […]

“The changing global order and its implications for the EU”, Katja Creutz, Tuomas Iso-Markku, Teija Tiilikainen and Kristi Raik (FIIA, Finland)

Posted on 25/03/2019

Katja Creutz, Tuomas Iso-Markku, Teija Tiilikainen & Kristi Raik, The changing global order and its implications for the EU, 03 […]

“What’s next for UN climate negotiations? The UNFCCC in the era of populism and multipolar competition”, Antto Vihma (FIIA, Finland)

Posted on 25/03/2019

Antto Vihma, What’s next for UN climate negotiations? The UNFCCC in the era of populism and multipolar competition, 03 2019 […]

“Negotiating Venezuela’s future: First agreement, then elections”, Mikael Wigell & Mikko Pyhälä (FIIA, Finland)

Posted on 25/02/2019

Mikael Wigell & Mikko Pyhälä, Negotiating Venezuela’s future: First agreement, then elections, 02 2019 Venezuela needs a transition government with […]

The Finnish Institute of International Affairs seeks a director (FIIA, Finland)

Posted on 22/02/2019

The Finnish Institute of International Affairs seeks a director Applications for the office of Director of the Finnish Institute of […]

“Tackling democratic vulnerabilities in the post-truth era: Domestic and International Responses”, Nicolas Tenzer (FIIA, Finland)

Posted on 06/02/2019

Western democracies are characterized at present by a weakened historical consciousness and a more partial situational awareness of threats. Public […]

“China’s new policy on the European Union: A toughening line on political issues”, Jyrki Kallio (FIIA, Italy)

Posted on 06/02/2019

China’s recent policy paper on the European Union shows that the country continues to recognize the EU as an important […]

“Europe’s connectivity strategy and the challenge of China: Rivalry, reciprocity, or both?”, Bart Gaens (FIIA, Finland)

Posted on 05/02/2019

The EU’s new strategy for connecting Europe and Asia, implicitly a response to China’s Belt and Road Initiative, is an […]

“France and European defence: Continuity in long-term objectives, change in strategy”, Pernille Rieker (FIIA, Finland)

Posted on 05/02/2019

While the overall ambition (grandeur and status-seeking) in French foreign policy has been surprisingly stable, different strategies and approaches have […]

“The Sino-Russian and US-Russian relationships: Current developments and future trends”, Teija Tiilikainen, Mark N. Katz, Marcin Kaczmarski (FIIA, Finland)

Posted on 05/02/2019

The great-power system has been in constant change since the end of the Cold War. The US became the hegemonic […]

“Finland’s defence cooperation: The ‘no a priori limits’ approach with Sweden should be a model for other cooperation efforts”, Charly Salonius-Pasternak, Henri Vanhanen (FIIA, Finland)

Posted on 05/02/2019

Finland’s efforts to weave a web of bi- and multilateral defence cooperation have developed faster than anticipated. Yet cooperation with […]

Academic articles in 2018 (FIIA, Finland)

Posted on 04/02/2019

FIIA researchers have published 25 peer-reviewed academic articles in journals and scholarly books in 2018. The journals included Russian Politics, Geopolitics, Terrorism and […]

“The Arctic Railway and the Sámi: Reconciling national interests with indigenous rights”, Agne Cepinskyte (FIIA, Finland)

Posted on 31/01/2019

“The Arctic Railway and the Sámi: Reconciling national interests with indigenous rights”, Agne Cepinskyte, 12 2018 Finland and Norway are […]

“Proposed Frontex reform and its impact: Border politics and the external security nexus in the EU”, Teemu Tammikko (FIIA, Finland)

Posted on 31/01/2019

“Proposed Frontex reform and its impact: Border politics and the external security nexus in the EU”, Teemu Tammikko , 01 […]

TEPSA-FIIA de-briefing of the European Council Meeting, Helsinki, 19 December 2018

Posted on 20/12/2018

On 19 December 2018, TEPSA, its Finnish member the Finnish Institute of International Affairs (FIIA) and the civil society organisation Eurooppalainen […]

“Tunisia’s magic reform bullet? Decentralisation is being developed to upend the legacy of a highly centralised state”, Wolfgang Mühlberger (FIIA, Finland)

Posted on 17/12/2018

Wolfgang Mühlberger, Tunisia’s magic reform bullet? Decentralisation is being developed to upend the legacy of a highly centralised state, 11 […]

“Contextualizing the “Trump Doctrine”: Realism, Transactionalism and the Civilizational Agenda”, Ville Sinkkonen (FIIA, Finland)

Posted on 14/12/2018

Ville Sinkkonen, Contextualizing the “Trump Doctrine”: Realism, Transactionalism and the Civilizational Agenda, 11 2018 This FIIA analysis situates President Donald J. […]

“NATO’s Return to the North Atlantic: Implications for the Defense of Northern Europe”, Stephen J. Flanagan (FIIA, Finland)

Posted on 14/12/2018

Stephen J. Flanagan, NATO’s Return to the North Atlantic: Implications for the Defense of Northern Europe, 11 2018 In a […]

“Turkey’s presidential system and the Kurds: Increased resentment, fragmentation, or deal-making?”, Toni Alaranta (FIIA, Finland)

Posted on 14/12/2018

Toni Alaranta, Turkey’s presidential system and the Kurds: Increased resentment, fragmentation, or deal-making?, 11.2018 The Kurds are an ethnic group of approximately […]

TEPSA Brief “Strengthening the EU as a security actor: citizens’ views and perspectives”, Juha Jokela

Posted on 14/12/2018

TEPSA is happy to present its new policy brief “Strengthening the EU as a security actor: citizens’ views and perspectives”, […]

“The European Dimension of Nuclear Deterrence: French and British policies and future scenarios”, Bruno Tertrais (FIIA, Finland)

Posted on 13/12/2018

While the idea of a “European nuclear deterrent” has a long history, it has recently made a comeback in the […]

“Russia’s evolving gas relationship with the European Union: Trade surges despite political crises”, Marco Siddi (FIIA, Finland)

Posted on 23/10/2018

Gas trade between the European Union and Russia increased considerably in both 2016 and 2017, despite the ongoing political crisis. […]

“Holy Rus challenged: The conflict between Churches in Ukraine has consequences for Russia, Ukraine and the Orthodox world”, Veera Laine (FIIA, Finland)

Posted on 23/10/2018

The initiative to create an autocephalous national Orthodox Church in Ukraine, proposed by the political leadership of the country, now […]

“The Challenges of NATO Nuclear Policy: Alliance management under the Trump administration”, Robert Bell (FIIA, Finland)

Posted on 23/10/2018

In no aspect of NATO’s deterrence and defense posture is the challenge of Alliance management more demanding than in its […]

“EU Foreign Policy in a Networked World: Webs against power politics”, Kristi Raik (FIIA, Finland)

Posted on 23/10/2018

The liberal, norms-based international order is being challenged by two contradicting trends: the rise of power politics and geopolitical conflicts, […]

“Communist Parties In Russia, Ukraine and Moldova: Struggling with popular demands”, Jussi Lassila & Ryhor Nizhnikau (FIIA, Finland)

Posted on 22/10/2018

The appeal of left-leaning ideas is on the rise in Russia, Ukraine and Moldova. Nonetheless, the main left-wing parties, particularly […]

Agne Cepinskyte joined FIIA as a TAPIR Fellow (FIIA, Finland)

Posted on 22/10/2018

Agne Cepinskyte joined FIIA as a TAPIR Fellow at the beginning of October. She holds a PhD from King’s College […]

Book projects at FIIA (FIIA, Finland)

Posted on 22/10/2018

Senior Research Fellow Ryhor Nizhnikau has written a book entitled EU Induced Institutional Change in Post-Soviet Space Promoting Reforms in Moldova and Ukraine (Routledge, […]

EU IDEA – a new H2020 project on differentiation (FIIA, Finland)

Posted on 22/10/2018

As a member of a research consortium of 15 distinguished research institutes and universities, FIIA has secured funding from the […]

“The ICC and the RtoP in a post-interventionist world: Adapting to critique?”, Katja Creutz (FIIA, Finland)

Posted on 16/10/2018

The International Criminal Court (ICC) and the Responsibility to Protect (RtoP) principle both seek to respond to mass atrocities. They […]

“India and the geoeconomics of climate change: Global responsibility as strategic interest”, Emma Hakala (FIIA, Finland)

Posted on 10/10/2018

As climate change progresses, it will have impacts on global politics, creating both new vulnerabilities and opportunities. Geoeconomics provides a […]

“China and Russia in global governance: Long-term obstacles to cooperation”, Marcin Kaczmarski (FIIA, Finland)

Posted on 10/10/2018

Russia and China play dissimilar roles in global governance and define their interests in this sphere in divergent ways. While […]

“The United States braces itself for the midterm elections: Is there a foreign-policy dimension?”, Ville Sinkkonen (FIIA, Finland)

Posted on 10/10/2018

“The upcoming congressional midterm elections on November 6, 2018 will serve as the first electoral litmus test for Donald Trump’s […]

“Pension reform in Russia: A test of the regime’s resilience and citizens’ patience”, Jussi Lassila (FIIA, Finland)

Posted on 05/10/2018

On June 14, the day that marked the kick-off for the FIFA World Cup, the Russian government announced that from […]

“Germany and European defence cooperation: A post-Atlantic turn?”, Niklas Helwig (FIIA, Finland)

Posted on 05/10/2018

Tensions in the transatlantic partnership are spurring the German debate on how to prepare for the possibility of a post-Atlantic […]

“Pension reform in Russia: A test of the regime’s resilience and citizens’ patience”, Jussi Lassila (FIIA, Finland)

Posted on 01/10/2018

On June 14, the day that marked the kick-off for the FIFA World Cup, the Russian government announced that from […]

“Japan-Russia relations: The Kremlin has the upper hand”, Bart Gaens, Marcin Kaczmarski (FIIA, Finland)

Posted on 28/09/2018

Even though bilateral relations have warmed somewhat, Japan has failed to convince Russia to make concessions with regard to the […]

“Finland, Sweden, and NATO’s 2018 summit: The agenda looks good for the Nordic neighbours”, Matti Pesu (FIIA, Finland)

Posted on 26/06/2018

The heads of NATO’s allies will assemble in Brussels in mid-July to give their blessing to NATO’s future agenda. Although […]

FIIA took part in organising Kultaranta Talks

Posted on 26/06/2018

FIIA took part in organising Kultaranta Talks and concluded a research project on hybrid influencing in democracies. FIIA researchers published […]

FIIA Director Teija Tiilikainen granted a part-time professorship at the European University Institute (EUI)

Posted on 26/06/2018

FIIA Director Teija Tiilikainen has been granted a part-time professorship at the European University Institute (EUI) School of Transnational Governance in Florence. […]

“The sustainability of the questionable US presidency: The Trump era might last longer than expected”, Mika Aaltola (FIIA, Finland)

Posted on 20/06/2018

The 2020 US presidential election could be a close call with a narrow margin of victory. Many key factors underlying […]

“Ambiguity and stability in the Baltic Sea region: Defence cooperation between Finland and Sweden increases both”, Charly Salonius-Pasternak (FIIA, Finland)

Posted on 20/06/2018

Defence cooperation between Finland and Sweden has created a ‘fleet-in-being’ effect across the Baltic Sea region, with mixed consequences for […]

“The security strategies of the US, China, Russia and the EU: Living in different worlds”, Mika Aaltola, Jyrki Kallio, Kristi Raik, Katri Pynnöniemi (FIIA, Finland)

Posted on 20/06/2018

This report analyzes and compares the security strategies of four major international actors: the United States, China, Russia and the […]

“Italy’s new maverick government: Mixed signals for the EU, bad news for asylum seekers”, Marco Siddi (FIIA, Finland)

Posted on 20/06/2018

The economic agenda of the new government in Rome is preoccupying Italy’s EU partners. However, this should not become an […]

“The defence of Finland and Sweden: Continuity and variance in strategy and public opinion”, Charly Salonius-Pasternak (FIIA, Finland)

Posted on 20/06/2018

At state strategic decision-maker and public opinion levels, Swedish defence politics fluctuates more than its Finnish counterpart. During the past twenty-five […]