📝What’s happening with the European Green Deal as we approach 2026? The program faces 3 urgent challenges: the growing resistance from center-right and right-wing parties, an increasingly tense geopolitical climate and a tightening economic situation.⤵️ fiia.fi/en/publicati...

📝New FIIA Briefing Paper Environment-related risks can trigger sudden, cascading effects across sectors and borders. @ezhakala.bsky.social and @helmiraisanen.bsky.social explore environment-related risks as part of comprehensive security and discuss ways to prepare for them. fiia.fi/en/publicati...

Ulkopoliittinen instituutti on hyväksynyt eduskunnan ehdotuksen UPIn muuttamisesta eduskunnan tiloihin. Eduskunnan kansliatoimikunta tekee päätöksen muutosta 20.11. Lue lisää ⤵️ fiia.fi/ajankohtaist...

Today's seminar focused on the decline of global development and possible ways forward. The speakers discussed topics such as the role of global aid in mitigating human suffering, states' justifications for withdrawing from global development, and the interdependence between poverty and conflict.

From helmets to 60 billion euros. European support for Ukraine has changed dramatically since the beginning of the full-scale war. Read the new InvigoratEU publication by Ryhor Nizhnikau, @tyynekarjalainen.bsky.social and @juhajokela1.bsky.social ⤵️ zenodo.org/records/1736...

📚 UPIn tutkijoita on mukana Helsingin Kirjamessujen ohjelmassa tänään ja sunnuntaina! Lue lisää UPIn sivuilta ⤵️ fiia.fi/ajankohtaista/upilaisia-mukana-kirjamessuilla-keskustelemassa-lahi-idan-konfliktista-ja-muinaisen-kiinan-valtio-opista

New publication out! Very happy to share our article "European strategic cultures in flux? Case study on the European peace facility", co-authored with the one and only @tyynekarjalainen.bsky.social, published at the European Journal of International Security (EJIS). The article is Open access! 👇

📝 In her new FIIA Briefing Paper, @elinasinkkonen.bsky.social discusses the evolution of China’s technology policy which has produced leading innovations. What are the broader security implications of China's tech development? Read here ⤵️ fiia.fi/en/publication/chinas-technological-development

The EU has begun talks on its long-term budget at a geopolitically critical moment. In the latest FIIA Briefing Paper, @manuelmueller.foederalist.eu examines key disputes shaping the complex and likely slow negotiations. Read here ⤵️ fiia.fi/en/publication/the-european-unions-next-long-term-budget

China Research Day 2025 examines the evolving scope of China’s global engagement, with particular focus on its strategic interests in the Arctic region and its emerging role in international conflict mediation.

📝Why hasn’t Tajikistan joined the Russia-led EAEU? Tajikistan seems to prefer bilateral ties with Moscow, while Russia is running out of both carrots and sticks in its struggle for dominance in Central Asia, write @kristiinasilvan.bsky.social and Arkady Moshes.⤵️ fiia.fi/en/publicati...

How has EU foreign policy changed since the beginning of Russia's war on Ukraine? FIIA researchers @tyynekarjalainen.bsky.social & @marcosiddi.bsky.social analyse the shift in their new article, published in the Journal of European Integration. ✍️ Read here ⤵️ doi.org/10.1080/0703...

Western foreign aid budgets are shrinking — and the change is clearest in the US. Sarah S. Stroup examines the Trump administration’s justifications for aid cuts and calls for a renewed focus on poverty reduction.⤵️ fiia.fi/en/publicati...

📝Critical minerals are vital for defence, technology, and the energy transition – yet China dominates refining and processing, writes Cordelia Buchanan Ponczek in the latest FIIA Briefing Paper. Read the publication on minerals diplomacy as geoeconomic statecraft⤵️ fiia.fi/en/publicati...

Watch the recording of FIIA's latest #TransatlanticCurrents webinar for insights on US defence and security relations, with a focus on Ukraine. ▶️ fiia.fi/en/tapahtumat/donald-trumps-quest-for-a-grand-bargain-on-the-russia-ukraine-war-and-a-reshaped-american-role-in-transatlantic-defense

Israel ja Hamas ovat hyväksyneet presidentti Trumpin rauhansuunnitelman ensimmäisen vaiheen. Onko osapuolten välille saavutettavissa kestävää rauhaa? UPI Livessä keskustelemassa UPIn tutkijat @timostewart.bsky.social & @katariinamustasilt.bsky.social. Katso suorana: www.youtube.com/live/--BqKYD...

Recordings of the FIIA Climate Day events are now online! 💡 The second event examined the BRICS group and its pursuit of climate leadership. ▶️ Watch the seminar "Expanding BRICS in global climate governance" here: fiia.fi/en/tapahtumat/fiia-climate-day-expanding-brics-in-global-climate-governance

Recordings of the FIIA Climate Day events are now online! 🕊️ The first seminar focused on how environmental degradation factors into conflicts and peacebuilding. ▶️ Watch the seminar "Environment and peace in the era of climate crisis" here: fiia.fi/en/tapahtuma...

💡 With the US withdrawing, will BRICS fill the void in climate leadership? Addressing the question at FIIA Climate Day event "Expanding BRICS in global climate governance" were Mihaela Papa, MIT Center for International Studies & @laurimyllyvirta.bsky.social, @creacleanair.bsky.social.

FIIA Climate Day started with a seminar “Environment and peace in the era of climate crisis”, organized with @wwf.fi. The focus was on natural resources as a driver of conflict but also as an entry point to peace mediation. 🕊️

Tänään @wwf.fi & @fiia.fi seminaari ympäristön ja rauhan kysymyksistä ilmastokriisin keskellä. WWF Kolumbian johtaja kertoi kuinka #Amazon turvallisuushaasteet linkittyvät luonnonvaroihin ja ympäristön tilaan sekä odotuksia #COP30 kokoukselle #ilmasto #ympäristö #turvallisuus

For a discussion on the US, the EU and timely strategic issues, tune in to FIIA’s #TransatlanticCurrents webinar on 8 Oct, 16.00 EEST. Read more & sign up ➡️ fiia.fi/en/tapahtumat/donald-trumps-quest-for-a-grand-bargain-on-the-russia-ukraine-war-and-a-reshaped-american-role-in-transatlantic-defense

Gazan sota on jo kaksi vuotta aiheuttanut tuhoa, jonka lopettamiseksi kv-yhteisö ei ole löytänyt yksimielistä ratkaisua. Miten kärsimys pysäytetään? UPI Livessä 10.10. klo 11–12 keskustelemassa tutkijat @timostewart.bsky.social ja @katariinamustasilt.bsky.social. Lue lisää: fiia.fi/tapahtumat/u...

📝 How do US trade and industrial policies reflect broader foreign and security policy goals? Lauri Tähtinen analyses this through the case of the Dominican Republic & its Caribbean and North American environment in a FIIA Briefing Paper.⤵️ fiia.fi/en/publication/the-geoeconomic-turn-in-the-americas

🔎 Today's seminar "Geopolitical Competition and Conflict Dynamics in the Horn of Africa" addressed the multifaceted and internationalised dimensions of the Sudan conflict within the broader Horn of Africa context. The event was organised with @ulkoministerio.bsky.social & @ulkomaanapu.bsky.social

The war in Sudan is not a “forgotten war” but rather a highly internationalised geopolitical battleground, reflecting old peacebuilding failures and key implications of the shifting international order for conflict dynamics, @katariinamustasilt.bsky.social writes in the latest FIIA Briefing Paper.

💭Miten ilmastonmuutos ja globaalit terveysuhat muovaavat turvallisuusympäristöämme? UPIn johtava tutkija @ezhakala.bsky.social osallistuu Fingon järjestämään paneelikeskusteluun Tiedekulmassa maanantaina 29.9. klo 17:30. Tule paikan päälle tai kuuntele livenä tiedekulman sivuilta!

Last week NATO shot down Russian drones in its airspace. A weak response would embolden Russia—and with Trump’s lack of interest in European security, that risk is even greater, Cordelia Buchanan Ponczek and @linnainmaki.bsky.social write in the latest FIIA Comment. ➡️ fiia.fi/en/publicati...

✨ UPIn tutkijan @timostewart.bsky.socialin kirja Palestiina ja Israel - Historia karttoina on julkaistu. Kirjan kolmisenkymmentä eri aikoina piirrettyä karttaa kuvaavat alueen historiaa ja ristiriitoja sekä lisäävät ymmärrystä Lähi-idän konfliktista. ⤵️ fiia.fi/ajankohtaist...

Europe needs to build up credible and competitive defence capabilities, says Elina Valtonen, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Finland, in a #HSF2025 interview with Oliver Moody of The Times. "Even if there was a peace deal or ceasefire in Ukraine, it would not mean the threat of Russia is fading."

"We should ask for help from Ukraine to NATO – in the areas where they are now the cutting edge of the world." At #HSF2025, David Petraeus emphasised the value Ukraine brings to NATO: "Ukraine has far more expertise, experience and capabilities in counter-drone operations."

Europe's security begins at its borders. The #HSF2025 stage opened with an interview with Ukraine's new Ambassador to Finland Mykhailo Vydoinuk, joined by Teri Schultz. “Geography is simple. Before a missile can reach Paris, it needs to go through Poland or Finland. Protect the Eastern flank."

The second day of Helsinki Security Forum 2025 is starting! Today’s programme features high-level interviews on stage, and thought-provoking panels on: ▫️ The Future of Warfare ▫️ The Age of AI Agents: The Implications for Safety and Security Follow the #HSF2025 livestream: helsinkisecurityforum.fi

“Technological dominance in the AI world will equal military dominance.” At #HSF2025 panel with Nokia and VTT, Sauli Eloranta and Mikko Hautala discussed the role of technology in European security and competitiveness. To keep up with great powers, Europe must step up its digital capabilities.

Speakers @jpuglierin.bsky.social, @pesumatti.bsky.social, @matellysy.bsky.social and Esa Rautalinko on stage with the moderator James Heappey.

Europe has strong innovation capacity and solid scientific expertise, said Executive Vice-president of the European Commission Henna Virkkunen in an interview with @melissahei.bsky.social. Europe must enable support for these innovations and promote the development of critical capabilities.

At #HSF2025 opening session, President Alexander Stubb emphasized the need for a just and lasting peace in Ukraine, in an interview with @melissahei.bsky.social. First should come a ceasefire—then a lasting peace, built with global support.

The official programme of #HSF2025 is now live! Over the next three days, we are pleased to welcome high-level decision-makers and experts to the stage. Today opens with an interview with President Alexander Stubb. 📺 Follow the livestream: helsinkisecurityforum.fi

Helsinki Security Forum 2025 is here! 🎉 We are kicking off the HSF weekend with the launch of the official HSF 2025 report, where researchers from @fiia.fi give their insights into the key themes of this year's forum. Read the full #HSF2025 report here ⬇️ fiia.fi/wp-content/u...

Last week NATO shot down Russian drones in its airspace. A weak response would embolden Russia—and with Trump’s lack of interest in European security, that risk is even greater, Cordelia Buchanan Ponczek and @linnainmaki.bsky.social write in the latest FIIA Comment. ➡️ fiia.fi/en/publicati...

Russia faces major challenges in reintegrating veterans from the war in Ukraine, writes Jussi Lassila in the latest FIIA Briefing Paper. Problems related to veterans are growing, yet the state’s integration projects remain demonstrative and insufficient. ➡️ fiia.fi/en/publicati...

Ilmastonmuutos ja globaalit terveysuhat muovaavat turvallisuusympäristöämme, mutta jäävät yhä suomalaisen turvallisuuskeskustelun marginaaliin. Tässä tilaisuudessa avataan, miksi ilmasto- ja terveysuhat kuuluvat turvallisuuskeskustelun kovaan ytimeen. #ilmastonmuutos #turvallisuus

📢 @helsinkisecurityforum.fi week has officially begun! Timely and important discussions and key insights on defence and security are ahead. Have you already.. 📆 seen the programme of HSF 2025? 📽️registered for livestream? Join us for the weekend! ➡️https://helsinkisecurityforum.fi/hsf-2025/

💭 What is the significance of the Indo-Pacific region for Europe? Experts Theresa Fallon, Alfred Gerstl, @pauloshea.bsky.social, Julie Yu-Wen Chen, and Bart Gaens discussed the topic at a seminar hosted by FIIA and the @euvip.bsky.social. 🎥 Watch the recording ⤵️ fiia.fi/tapahtumat/t...

UPIn vanhempi tutkija Iro Särkkä osallistuu tänään Kouvolan turvallisuuskonferenssiin "Maailman uusi (epä)järjestys". Katso keskustelu NATO amid crises - is the alliance crumbling or growing stronger? Areenasta klo 14.30.⤵️ areena.yle.fi/1-76006382

In today's #SOTEU2025, von der Leyen called for a swift implementation of the Clean Industrial Deal 🏭 But what are the challenges of aligning industrial ambition, economic growth, and climate policy❓ Read Federica Prandin's perspective in her TEPSA Commentary 👉 tepsa.eu/analysis/cle... @fiia.fi

I've edited a collection of #SOTEU25 short analyses at @foederalist.eu. Many thanks to all the contributors, a great mix of colleagues from @fiia.fi, the #EuropeanPolicyQuartet, and other friends!

Miten Suomi turvataan? #HSF2025 ennakkotapahtumassa lavalle nousevat puolustusministeri Antti Häkkänen, @fiia.fi johtaja Hiski Haukkala ja Tampereen yliopiston Hanna Ojanen. Moderointi IS:n Panu Karhunen. Seuraa keskustelua: 📅 19.9. klo 13.30–14.30 📍 Sanomatalon Mediatori tai 🎥 Suorana ISTV:ssä

🗓️ The #HSF2025 schedule is now live! This year's discussion themes include: 🔹 Transatlantic security cooperation 🔹 The security implications of AI 🔹 Nuclear deterrence 🔹 The geopolitical role of China 🔹 The future of European security Sign up for the livestream: helsinkisecurityforum.fi/hsf-2025/

💡 We're excited to introduce some of the brilliant voices joining Helsinki Security Forum 2025! HSF 2025 convenes leading experts to examine the ‘Hour of Europe’. Featured below are a few of this year’s speakers. Register for the #HSF2025 livestream ⬇ lyyti.fi/reg/HSF_2025...