Finland

What Finland Can Teach the Indo-Pacific About Living with China

I recently visited Finland, for the first time, to attend the Helsinki Security Forum, organised by the Finnish Institute for International Affairs, on the theme ‘Deter, defend and secure—Europe in the era...

Welcome to NATO: Finland Accuses Russia of Airspace Violation

The Finnish Defense Ministry claimed on Thursday that two Russian MiG-31 jets had violated its airspace along the Gulf of Finland near the city of Porvoo, according to Reuters. Kristian...

Finland’s Lesson: Being Happy Takes Work

Finland is once again ranked first in the World Happiness Report. But my Finnish friends remain skeptical, only conceding they may be the least unhappy. They aren’t incorrect, even if they are...

Finland Close to Decision on Whether to Join NATO

Finland is expected to reach a decision on whether to apply for NATO membership as early as this week, according to senior officials. “When all our political parties are ready...

Neutrality Is Over: Why Finland’s Future Is With NATO

The Russian invasion of Ukraine has led some European leaders to consider offering concessions to Vladimir Putin in order to stop the fighting. Specifically, French president Emmanuel Macron has suggested...

A Finnish-Operated Hornet Fighter Land on a U.S. Aircraft Carrier—Why?

Here’s What You Need to Know: Zooming out, the carrier landing is a small event. But it is noteworthy given the larger context of Finland partnering more with the NATO countries...

Taistelukenttä: This Must-See Film is Required Viewing for Finnish Troops

Here’s What You Need to Remember: The trailer shows that the film is updated stylistically and thematically in how it presents the outbreak of war for Finland. In looking at the...