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”Today in Ukraine, a warm rain is falling. That means one thing: fewer drones fly along the frontline, but the trenches fill with mud up to the knees.”
In the new HSF Insight, #HSF2025 Youth Delegate Maksym Antonenko shares experiences from 🇺🇦.
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In the new HSF Insight, #HSF2025 Youth Delegate Maksym Antonenko shares experiences from 🇺🇦.
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Mud, Tech and Bravery: What Ukraine Teaches About Modern Security – Helsinki Security Forum
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October 16, 2025 at 5:38 AM
”Today in Ukraine, a warm rain is falling. That means one thing: fewer drones fly along the frontline, but the trenches fill with mud up to the knees.”
In the new HSF Insight, #HSF2025 Youth Delegate Maksym Antonenko shares experiences from 🇺🇦.
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In the new HSF Insight, #HSF2025 Youth Delegate Maksym Antonenko shares experiences from 🇺🇦.
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🪖 Europe is rearming – but can it revive the will to defend?
In the latest HSF Insight, #HSF2025 Youth Delegate Katja-Elisabeth Herrmann examines why military conscription is returning – and why it matters beyond just material power.
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In the latest HSF Insight, #HSF2025 Youth Delegate Katja-Elisabeth Herrmann examines why military conscription is returning – and why it matters beyond just material power.
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Conscription Without Conviction? Rethinking How We Inspire Defence and Rearm Europe – Helsinki Security Forum
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October 14, 2025 at 6:13 AM
🪖 Europe is rearming – but can it revive the will to defend?
In the latest HSF Insight, #HSF2025 Youth Delegate Katja-Elisabeth Herrmann examines why military conscription is returning – and why it matters beyond just material power.
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In the latest HSF Insight, #HSF2025 Youth Delegate Katja-Elisabeth Herrmann examines why military conscription is returning – and why it matters beyond just material power.
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Delighted to speak at this truly excellent conference.
#HSF25
#HSF25
Sunday #HSF2025 opened with a pressing topic: Russia and the future of European security order.
European security is about resources and resolve, said Senior Fellow @nigelgould-davies.bsky.social.
“We do have the material capabilities – it’s up to us to summon the political will to act.”
European security is about resources and resolve, said Senior Fellow @nigelgould-davies.bsky.social.
“We do have the material capabilities – it’s up to us to summon the political will to act.”
September 22, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Delighted to speak at this truly excellent conference.
#HSF25
#HSF25
The final panel of #HSF2025 explored the future of European security. The discussion, co-organised with @sitra.fi, highlighted the comprehensive approach to security.
Democratic values, the rule of law & social, environmental, and economic dimensions are the building blocks of a resilient Europe.
Democratic values, the rule of law & social, environmental, and economic dimensions are the building blocks of a resilient Europe.
September 21, 2025 at 9:34 AM
Sunday #HSF2025 offered heavy expertise under a light title: “Sauer & Sauer: Has the German Zeitenwende Gone Sour?”
Ambassador Kai Sauer and Head of Research @drfranksauer.bsky.social took the stage to discuss shifting German attitudes toward defence spending, the will to defend, and Russia.
Ambassador Kai Sauer and Head of Research @drfranksauer.bsky.social took the stage to discuss shifting German attitudes toward defence spending, the will to defend, and Russia.
September 21, 2025 at 8:55 AM
Sunday #HSF2025 offered heavy expertise under a light title: “Sauer & Sauer: Has the German Zeitenwende Gone Sour?”
Ambassador Kai Sauer and Head of Research @drfranksauer.bsky.social took the stage to discuss shifting German attitudes toward defence spending, the will to defend, and Russia.
Ambassador Kai Sauer and Head of Research @drfranksauer.bsky.social took the stage to discuss shifting German attitudes toward defence spending, the will to defend, and Russia.
Experts Steve Tsang, @rorymedcalf.bsky.social, @ackristiina.bsky.social & Mikael Mattlin discuss China's role in the global order with Bobo Lo as the moderator at #HSF2025.
💡 "What China wants is what Xi Jinping wants" Tsang explains, "China has no intention doing what the US requires."
💡 "What China wants is what Xi Jinping wants" Tsang explains, "China has no intention doing what the US requires."
September 21, 2025 at 8:19 AM
Experts Steve Tsang, @rorymedcalf.bsky.social, @ackristiina.bsky.social & Mikael Mattlin discuss China's role in the global order with Bobo Lo as the moderator at #HSF2025.
💡 "What China wants is what Xi Jinping wants" Tsang explains, "China has no intention doing what the US requires."
💡 "What China wants is what Xi Jinping wants" Tsang explains, "China has no intention doing what the US requires."
Sunday #HSF2025 opened with a pressing topic: Russia and the future of European security order.
European security is about resources and resolve, said Senior Fellow @nigelgould-davies.bsky.social.
“We do have the material capabilities – it’s up to us to summon the political will to act.”
European security is about resources and resolve, said Senior Fellow @nigelgould-davies.bsky.social.
“We do have the material capabilities – it’s up to us to summon the political will to act.”
September 21, 2025 at 7:22 AM
Sunday #HSF2025 opened with a pressing topic: Russia and the future of European security order.
European security is about resources and resolve, said Senior Fellow @nigelgould-davies.bsky.social.
“We do have the material capabilities – it’s up to us to summon the political will to act.”
European security is about resources and resolve, said Senior Fellow @nigelgould-davies.bsky.social.
“We do have the material capabilities – it’s up to us to summon the political will to act.”
The third and final day of #HSF2025 is here!
Today’s agenda spans a wide global range from Russia to China, and finally to Europe and the future of its security.
📽️ Follow the livestream here: www.youtube.com/live/FA0SyRj...
Today’s agenda spans a wide global range from Russia to China, and finally to Europe and the future of its security.
📽️ Follow the livestream here: www.youtube.com/live/FA0SyRj...
Helsinki Security Forum 2025: The Hour of Europe
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September 21, 2025 at 6:09 AM
The third and final day of #HSF2025 is here!
Today’s agenda spans a wide global range from Russia to China, and finally to Europe and the future of its security.
📽️ Follow the livestream here: www.youtube.com/live/FA0SyRj...
Today’s agenda spans a wide global range from Russia to China, and finally to Europe and the future of its security.
📽️ Follow the livestream here: www.youtube.com/live/FA0SyRj...
The last panel of #HSF2025 Saturday focused on nuclear posture. Moderator @kimdozier.bsky.social led a panel with @pranayrvaddi.bsky.social, Peter Watkins & Katarzyna Zysk to discuss on the theme “Preserving Peace and Preventing Aggression: NATO’s Nuclear Posture in the Future Threat Environment.”
September 20, 2025 at 7:37 PM
The last panel of #HSF2025 Saturday focused on nuclear posture. Moderator @kimdozier.bsky.social led a panel with @pranayrvaddi.bsky.social, Peter Watkins & Katarzyna Zysk to discuss on the theme “Preserving Peace and Preventing Aggression: NATO’s Nuclear Posture in the Future Threat Environment.”
At #HSF2025, @heikkiautto.bsky.social and Johannes Koskinen emphasised that Finns remain strongly committed to national defence and NATO.
“We must remain alert to hybrid threats – they are the new normal,” Autto said, reassuring the public: “We are vigilant – do not worry.”
“We must remain alert to hybrid threats – they are the new normal,” Autto said, reassuring the public: “We are vigilant – do not worry.”
September 20, 2025 at 3:20 PM
At #HSF2025, @heikkiautto.bsky.social and Johannes Koskinen emphasised that Finns remain strongly committed to national defence and NATO.
“We must remain alert to hybrid threats – they are the new normal,” Autto said, reassuring the public: “We are vigilant – do not worry.”
“We must remain alert to hybrid threats – they are the new normal,” Autto said, reassuring the public: “We are vigilant – do not worry.”
Just now, @PeterMacKay, former Minister of National Defence and Minister for Foreign Affairs of Canada talked
🔹recent change in Arctic Security
🔹Russia's presence in the Arctic
🔹the interplay between security and climate
with @charlyjsp.bsky.social, CEO of Nordic West Office at #HSF2025
🔹recent change in Arctic Security
🔹Russia's presence in the Arctic
🔹the interplay between security and climate
with @charlyjsp.bsky.social, CEO of Nordic West Office at #HSF2025
September 20, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Just now, @PeterMacKay, former Minister of National Defence and Minister for Foreign Affairs of Canada talked
🔹recent change in Arctic Security
🔹Russia's presence in the Arctic
🔹the interplay between security and climate
with @charlyjsp.bsky.social, CEO of Nordic West Office at #HSF2025
🔹recent change in Arctic Security
🔹Russia's presence in the Arctic
🔹the interplay between security and climate
with @charlyjsp.bsky.social, CEO of Nordic West Office at #HSF2025
#HSF2025 guests had the unique opportunity to visit the Santahamina garrison. During the excursion, we received an insightful overview of the operations at Santahamina and the Jaeger brigade, observed conscripts’ training in the city simulator, and explored Patria’s equipment.
September 20, 2025 at 2:24 PM
#HSF2025 guests had the unique opportunity to visit the Santahamina garrison. During the excursion, we received an insightful overview of the operations at Santahamina and the Jaeger brigade, observed conscripts’ training in the city simulator, and explored Patria’s equipment.
In #HSF2025 interview, US Senator @gallego.senate.gov assesses the US response to Russia’s security violations in Europe. The US should be doing more, he says.
“Our foreign policy stems from what the President feels that day. That is not how we are used to doing statecraft."
@charlyjsp.bsky.social
“Our foreign policy stems from what the President feels that day. That is not how we are used to doing statecraft."
@charlyjsp.bsky.social
September 20, 2025 at 2:11 PM
In #HSF2025 interview, US Senator @gallego.senate.gov assesses the US response to Russia’s security violations in Europe. The US should be doing more, he says.
“Our foreign policy stems from what the President feels that day. That is not how we are used to doing statecraft."
@charlyjsp.bsky.social
“Our foreign policy stems from what the President feels that day. That is not how we are used to doing statecraft."
@charlyjsp.bsky.social
#HSF2025 guests got the chance to visit @nokia.bsky.social Executive Experience Center and learn about the role of network technology in security infrastructure.
The critical questions are: who gets to control the networks and how can we ensure that the networks are reliable?
The critical questions are: who gets to control the networks and how can we ensure that the networks are reliable?
September 20, 2025 at 12:39 PM
#HSF2025 guests got the chance to visit @nokia.bsky.social Executive Experience Center and learn about the role of network technology in security infrastructure.
The critical questions are: who gets to control the networks and how can we ensure that the networks are reliable?
The critical questions are: who gets to control the networks and how can we ensure that the networks are reliable?
Amid recent violations of Estonian airspace, the #HSF2025 book talk with author of 'Baltic – The Future of Europe', was strikingly timely.
Moderator Iro Särkkä asked whether this is the Hour of the Baltic, and if the region is where Europe’s future is decided.
Moderator Iro Särkkä asked whether this is the Hour of the Baltic, and if the region is where Europe’s future is decided.
September 20, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Amid recent violations of Estonian airspace, the #HSF2025 book talk with author of 'Baltic – The Future of Europe', was strikingly timely.
Moderator Iro Särkkä asked whether this is the Hour of the Baltic, and if the region is where Europe’s future is decided.
Moderator Iro Särkkä asked whether this is the Hour of the Baltic, and if the region is where Europe’s future is decided.
How should lessons from Ukraine shape the future of warfare?
At #HSF2025 panel Janne Jaakkola, Michael Kofman, Johannes Arlt & Teri Schultz discussed the balance between new and traditional military capabilities.
Both innovations and conventional systems are needed on the modern battlefield.
At #HSF2025 panel Janne Jaakkola, Michael Kofman, Johannes Arlt & Teri Schultz discussed the balance between new and traditional military capabilities.
Both innovations and conventional systems are needed on the modern battlefield.
September 20, 2025 at 9:41 AM
How should lessons from Ukraine shape the future of warfare?
At #HSF2025 panel Janne Jaakkola, Michael Kofman, Johannes Arlt & Teri Schultz discussed the balance between new and traditional military capabilities.
Both innovations and conventional systems are needed on the modern battlefield.
At #HSF2025 panel Janne Jaakkola, Michael Kofman, Johannes Arlt & Teri Schultz discussed the balance between new and traditional military capabilities.
Both innovations and conventional systems are needed on the modern battlefield.
#HSF2025 The age of AI agents panel explored the implications of AI for safety and security.
GenAI is the first technology capable of evolving itself. This raises urgent questions: Who is in control? What does safety mean — and what does security demand?
GenAI is the first technology capable of evolving itself. This raises urgent questions: Who is in control? What does safety mean — and what does security demand?
September 20, 2025 at 8:28 AM
#HSF2025 The age of AI agents panel explored the implications of AI for safety and security.
GenAI is the first technology capable of evolving itself. This raises urgent questions: Who is in control? What does safety mean — and what does security demand?
GenAI is the first technology capable of evolving itself. This raises urgent questions: Who is in control? What does safety mean — and what does security demand?
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."
"Even if there was a peace deal or ceasefire in Ukraine, it would not mean the threat of Russia is fading."
September 20, 2025 at 7:26 AM
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."
"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."
At #HSF2025, David Petraeus emphasised the value Ukraine brings to NATO:
"Ukraine has far more expertise, experience and capabilities in counter-drone operations."
September 20, 2025 at 7:21 AM
"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."
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 #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."
September 20, 2025 at 6:34 AM
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 #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
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
September 20, 2025 at 5:58 AM
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
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.
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.
September 19, 2025 at 3:10 PM
“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.
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.
First panel discussion of #HSF2025 focused on strengthening the European defence pillar.
Money is a relatively easy issue to solve. What’s more difficult are systemic changes, engaging citizens, and committing to the multifaceted goals that a functional defence requires.
Money is a relatively easy issue to solve. What’s more difficult are systemic changes, engaging citizens, and committing to the multifaceted goals that a functional defence requires.
September 19, 2025 at 3:02 PM
First panel discussion of #HSF2025 focused on strengthening the European defence pillar.
Money is a relatively easy issue to solve. What’s more difficult are systemic changes, engaging citizens, and committing to the multifaceted goals that a functional defence requires.
Money is a relatively easy issue to solve. What’s more difficult are systemic changes, engaging citizens, and committing to the multifaceted goals that a functional defence requires.
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.
Europe must enable support for these innovations and promote the development of critical capabilities.
September 19, 2025 at 1:52 PM
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.
Europe must enable support for these innovations and promote the development of critical capabilities.