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Finnish Institute of International Affairs @fiia.fi · 19h

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

Finnish Institute of International Affairs @fiia.fi · 19h

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...

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Finnish Institute of International Affairs @fiia.fi · 1d

💡 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.

Mihaela Papa giving a speech on stage with FIIA roll ups in the background.

Lauri Myllyvirta talking to Karoliina Pietarila on stage, both seated.

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Finnish Institute of International Affairs @fiia.fi · 2d

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. 🕊️

A panel discussion with Sandra Valenzuela, Maruan El-Krekshi, and Antti Rautavaara. Emma Hakala moderating.

Sandra Valenzuela, Maruan El-Krekshi, Antti Rautavaara, and Emma Hakala listening to Nina Elomaa, all on stage.

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Anne Tarvainen 🐼 @annetarvainen.bsky.social · 2d

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

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Finnish Institute of International Affairs @fiia.fi · 3d

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

A FIIA title card with a photo of President Trump looking at President Putin and a text: "Transatlantic Currents. Webinar. 8 October. 16.00 –17.00 EEST. Donald Trump’s quest for a “grand bargain” on the Russia-Ukraine war and a reshaped American role in transatlantic defense.

Opening words:
Maria Lindén, Research Fellow, FIIA

Speaker:
Celeste Wallander, Director of Penn Washington, former Assistant Secretary of Defense

Chair:
Leo Michel, Non-Resident Fellow, FIIA"

Finnish Institute of International Affairs @fiia.fi · 6d

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...

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Finnish Institute of International Affairs @fiia.fi · 8d

📝 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

"The Americas are undergoing a geoeconomic turn, in which economic actors from drug cartels to supply-chain partners are treated as security concerns. This blurs the line between commerce and security." A quote from Lauri Tähtinen's FIIA Briefing Paper "The geoeconomic turn in the Americas: The Dominican Republic at the centre of Washington’s return".

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Finnish Institute of International Affairs @fiia.fi · 9d

🔎 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

Hamid Khalafallah, Mohamed Belaiche, Jonas Jonsson, Elina Valtonen, Kholood Khair, Matthias Wevelsiep and Juha Jokela standing side by side.

Pekka Haavisto giving a speech on stage with a slideshow behind him. Four panelists sit next to him.

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Finnish Institute of International Affairs @fiia.fi · 10d

Read the publication fiia.fi/en/publicati...

The war in Sudan in the era of a multipolar world

The war in Sudan is not a “forgotten war”. Rather, it is a highly internationalised geopolitical battleground, reflecting old peacebuilding failures and key implications of the shifting international ...

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Finnish Institute of International Affairs @fiia.fi · 10d

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.

"While foreign interference in civil conflicts is not a new phenomenon, the scope and nature of internationalism are shifting. The war in Sudan is a clear example of this." A quote from Katariina Mustasilta, from the FIIA Briefing Paper: The war in Sudan in the era of a multipolar world: Mismanaged rather than forgotten.

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Finnish Institute of International Affairs @fiia.fi · 14d

💭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!

Fingo @fingo.fi · 22d

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

Yhteiskuntien turvallisuuden pilarit: Ilmasto- ja terveysturvallisuus.

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Finnish Institute of International Affairs @fiia.fi · 20d

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...

"The recent drone attack in NATO airspace serves a triple test for Poland, Europe, and NATO, as any weak response could embolden Russia." A quote from Cordelia Buchanan Ponczek and Joel Linnainmäki from FIIA Comment: Russia's drone incursions: A triple test for Poland, Europe, and NATO.

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Finnish Institute of International Affairs @fiia.fi · 17d

✨ 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. ⤵️

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Timo R. Stewartin kirja Palestiina ja Israel - historia karttoina on julkaistu - FIIA - Finnish Institute of International Affairs

Israel ja Palestiina tarkoittavat yhtä aikaa lähes samaa ja täysin eri asioita. UPIn tutkijan Timo R. Stewartin juuri julkaistu teos auttaa hahmottamaan tätä

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Helsinki Security Forum @helsinkisecurityforum.fi · 19d

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."

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Helsinki Security Forum @helsinkisecurityforum.fi · 19d

"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."

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Helsinki Security Forum @helsinkisecurityforum.fi · 19d

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."

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Helsinki Security Forum @helsinkisecurityforum.fi · 19d

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

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Helsinki Security Forum @helsinkisecurityforum.fi · 19d

“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.

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Helsinki Security Forum @helsinkisecurityforum.fi · 19d

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

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Helsinki Security Forum @helsinkisecurityforum.fi · 19d

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.

Melissa Heikkilä on stage with Henna Virkkunen.

Executive Vice-president of the European Commission Henna Virkkunen.

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Helsinki Security Forum @helsinkisecurityforum.fi · 19d

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.

President Alexander Stubb on stage with Melissa Heikkilä.

President Alexander Stubb in Helsinki Security Forum 2025.

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Helsinki Security Forum @helsinkisecurityforum.fi · 19d

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 – 19–21 September 2025 – Helsinki, Finland

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Helsinki Security Forum @helsinkisecurityforum.fi · 20d

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...

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Finnish Institute of International Affairs @fiia.fi · 20d

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...

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