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Finnish Institute of International Affairs @fiia.fi · 11h
💡 Varautuminen lyhytaikaisiin kriiseihin ja häiriötilanteisiin ei riitä takamaan Suomen huoltovarmuutta ilmastonmuutoksen maailmassa, todetaan UPIn ja Huoltovarmuuskeskuksen uudessa tutkimusraportissa. Tutustu raporttiin ⤵️ fiia.fi/julkaisu/ilmastonmuutos-ja-suomen-huoltovarmuus
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Ilmastonmuutos ja Suomen huoltovarmuus | FIIA
Ilmastonmuutos uhkaa Suomen huoltovarmuutta monin tavoin. Sen globaalit seuraukset, kuten myrskyjen, helleaaltojen ja maastopalojen kaltaisten sään ääri-ilmiöiden voimistuminen, vedenkierron muutokset...
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Finnish Institute of International Affairs @fiia.fi · 29/09/2026
📑 New FIIA Research Paper! @marcosiddi.bsky.social examines the concept of “middlepowerness” and how Germany, France and Italy continue to influence global affairs despite their relative decline compared with major and rising powers. Read here ⤵️ fiia.fi/en/publication/european-middle-powers
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Finnish Institute of International Affairs @fiia.fi · 25/09/2026
FIIA Director @haukkala.bsky.social joins @alexgabuev.bsky.social in the Carnegie Politika podcast to discuss Finland's unique way of managing the Russia threat. Listen now ⤵️ carnegieendowment.org/russia-eurasia/podcasts/carnegie-politika-podcast/finland-nato-russia-challenge
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How Is Finland Managing the Russia Threat?
Podcast host Alex Gabuev is joined by Hiski Haukkala, director of the Finnish Institute of International Affairs and former chief of cabinet to the Finnish president, to discuss the growing Russia thr...
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Finnish Institute of International Affairs @fiia.fi · 25/09/2026
13 distinguished experts join FIIA as non-resident fellows! FIIA warmly welcomes the new non-resident fellows whose expertise will strengthen our research during the 2026–2029 term. Get to know the fellows ⤵️ fiia.fi/en/news/fiia-appoints-13-non-resident-fellows-for-2026-2029
Text: "FIIA 2026–2029 non-resident fellows" over a photo of the FIIA building.
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Finnish Institute of International Affairs @fiia.fi · 24/09/2026
Vaikka Venäjän hyökkäyssota Ukrainaa vastaan kiihtyy, ukrainalaisten luotto pärjäämiseensä on koholla, kertoo Ulkopoditiikkaa-vieras Oskari Eronen CMI:stä. Uudessa jaksossa aiheina myös Iranin sodan laajentuminen ja Gazan sota, jossa tulitauko ei ole päättänyt siviilien kärsimystä. 🔗⤵️
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Finnish Institute of International Affairs @fiia.fi · 23/09/2026
✍️ New FIIA Comment! @jplassila.bsky.social & Margarita Zavadskaya analyse Russia’s 2026 Duma election where the Kremlin’s goal was not merely to win – but to prevent voting from becoming politics. Read here⤵️ fiia.fi/en/publication/russias-2026-state-duma-election
Promotional graphic for a FIIA Comment "Russia’s 2026 State Duma election: Preventing voting from becoming politics", featuring a photo of election officials emptying a ballot box and the names of the authors, Senior Research Fellow Jussi Lassila and Senior Research Fellow Margarita Zavadskaya.
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Finnish Institute of International Affairs @fiia.fi · 16/09/2026
Markus Holmgren, FIIA & Justinas Lingevicius, Vilnius University call for closer Nordic-Baltic drone cooperation. In a new policy brief, they argue for a standardised, modular European drone defence "Platform Market". fiia.fi/en/news/the-nordic-baltic-eight-policy-brief-nb8-and-the-drone-challenge
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The Nordic-Baltic Eight policy brief: NB8 and the drone challenge - FIIA - Finnish Institute of International Affairs
New publication in the NB8 policy brief series by Justinas Lingevicius (VU IIRPS) and Markus Holmgren (FIIA).
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Finnish Institute of International Affairs @fiia.fi · 16/09/2026
How do companies in Europe view geopolitical risks, and what do they expect from policymakers? A new survey examines these questions, with findings presented in a report co-authored by FIIA's Cordelia Buchanan Ponczek. 📝⤵️ fiia.fi/en/publicati...
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European business survey – Bridging the gap between geopolitics and corporate strategy - FIIA - Finnish Institute of International Affairs
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Finnish Institute of International Affairs @fiia.fi · 15/09/2026
New FIIA Research Paper! Russia's influence in Finland was often most effective through embedded influence rather than coercive hybrid operations. Author @sinikukka.bsky.social examines the logic of Russian subversion. 📑⤵️ fiia.fi/en/publication/russias-embedded-influence-in-finland
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Russia’s embedded influence in Finland | FIIA
The paper argues that Russia’s influence in Finland was often most effective when exercised through embedded influence rather than coercive hybrid operations.
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Finnish Institute of International Affairs @fiia.fi · 14/09/2026
👉 Register TODAY for the final conference of the #InvigoratEU project, happening in Brussels on 5 November 🚨 Join us for lively discussions on how to reinvigorate the EU enlargement process💡 🔗 tepsa.eu/events/final... @unidue.bsky.social @iep-berlin.de @tepsa.bsky.social
Text on blue background: InvigoratEU Final Conference. Invigorating EU enlargement, 5 November 2026, BIP Meeting Center Rue Royale 2/4, 1000 Brussels.
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Finnish Institute of International Affairs @fiia.fi · 10/09/2026
🎧 Uudessa Ulkopoditiikkaa-jaksossa mietitään, miksi nostalgia on populistien hyppysissä erityisen tehokas poliittinen tunne. Lisäksi keskustellaan Ceutan rajakriisistä informaatiovaikuttamisen temmellyskenttänä. Vieraana UPIn tutkimusprofessori Antto Vihma. Linkit jaksoon alla ⤵️
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Finnish Institute of International Affairs @fiia.fi · 03/09/2026
Ulkopoditiikkaa-podcastin ensimmäisessä minicastissa Katariina Mustasilta ja Joel Linnainmäki pohtivat presidentti Trumpin lämpimiä suhteita maailman autoritaarisiin johtajiin. Miksi myös eurooppalaiset johtajat ovat viime vuosina hypänneet yhteiseen bromance-kelkkaan?
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Finnish Institute of International Affairs @fiia.fi · 03/09/2026
New FIIA Briefing Paper! Author Bart Gaens analyses Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi’s security policies, which have reinforced defence ties with the US and regional partners while fuelling tensions with China. 📝⤵️ fiia.fi/en/publication/japans-security-policy-under-prime-minister-takaichi
Promo slide for FIIA Briefing Paper. On the left, a person stands at a lectern speaking into microphones during a public address. The person wears a dark, polka-dot jacket and is shown against a dark blue background. On the right, the publication title appears on a white panel: “FIIA Briefing Paper 441: Japan’s security policy under Prime Minister Takaichi: Pushing a realist agenda into higher gear.” Below the title is a circular headshot of the author and the text “Bart Gaens, Senior Research Fellow.” The design features a dark magenta header and footer with the FIIA logo at the top left. Photo credit text appears in the lower-left corner of the image.
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Finnish Institute of International Affairs @fiia.fi · 01/09/2026
UPIn paneeli viime viikon Eurooppa-foorumissa nosti esille turvallisuuspoliittisia kysymyksiä liittyen EU:n laajentumiseen sodan varjossa. 🗨️ Katso keskustelun tallenne tapahtuman sivuilta ⤵️ europeforum.fi/livelahetys/ 📸 Jaska Poikonen / Eurooppa-foorumi 2026
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Finnish Institute of International Affairs @fiia.fi · 28/08/2026
Tänään klo 13.30 Eurooppa-foorumissa keskustellaan EU:n laajentumisesta Ukrainan sodan varjossa. Mukana UPIn @haukkala.bsky.social, @tyynekarjalainen.bsky.social ja @juhajokela1.bsky.social sekä alivaltiosihteeri Outi Holopainen. Tavataan Turussa! Keskustelu myös striimataan tapahtuman sivuilla.
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Finnish Institute of International Affairs @fiia.fi · 27/08/2026
Ulkopoditiikkaa-podcast on täällä taas! 📣 Toisen kauden avausjaksossa pureudutaan Kiinan asemaan suurvaltojen mittelössä ja pohditaan, onko Euroopan mahdollista irtautua Kiina-riippuvuuksistaan. Tähtivieraana UPIn vanhempi tutkija @elinasinkkonen.bsky.social. 🔗 Linkit jaksoon kommenteissa.
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Finnish Institute of International Affairs @fiia.fi · 17/08/2026
✏️ New FIIA Comment! The race for the next UN Secretary-General is entering a decisive phase. Author Katja Creutz discusses the candidates, their prospects, and the dynamics shaping the selection process. Read the publication ⤵️ fiia.fi/en/publication/the-race-for-the-next-un-secretary-general
Promotional graphic from FIIA featuring a photo of the UN General Assembly hall. On the right, the text: “FIIA Comment: The race for the next UN Secretary-General. Will the glass ceiling break?” Below the headline is a circular portrait of a woman and the text “Katja Creutz, Programme Director.” The design uses a teal banner at the top and bottom, with the FIIA logo in the upper-left corner. A photo credit appears in the lower-left corner of the image.
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Finnish Institute of International Affairs @fiia.fi · 14/08/2026
UPI on jälleen mukana Turun Eurooppa-foorumissa 26.8.–28.8.! Ohjelmassa on mm. @reslide.bsky.social -tutkimushankkeen paneeli laitaoikeiston noususta Euroopassa sekä UPIn paneeli EU:n laajentumisesta. Ilmoittaudu mukaan paikan päälle tai seuraa livestriimin kautta: fiia.fi/ajankohtaist...
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UPIn tutkijoita osallistuu Eurooppa-foorumiin Turussa 26.–28.8.2026 - FIIA - Finnish Institute of International Affairs
Eurooppa-foorumi järjestetään yhdeksättä kertaa Turussa 26.–28.8.2026. Kolmepäiväisessä tapahtumassa kuullaan tutkijoiden, poliitikkojen ja muiden
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Finnish Institute of International Affairs @fiia.fi · 17/07/2026
🌩️ Turun Baltic Metal Storm -festivaalilla kuullaan musiikin lisäksi turvallisuuspoliittinen ajankohtaispaneeli ”Taivas lyö tulta: Kuka määrää tahdin Itämerellä?”. Lavalla UPIn @haukkala.bsky.social ja Iro Särkkä sekä Patrian tj. Panu Routila ja toimittaja Sakari Sirkkanen.
Logo of the festival Baltic Metal Storm which with the date and location of the event: 31 July – 1 August 2026, Linnanpuisto, Turku.
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Finnish Institute of International Affairs @fiia.fi · 14/07/2026
Ulkopoliittisessa instituutissa on haettavana apulaisjohtajan virka. Apulaisjohtajan tehtävänä on johtaa hallinnosta ja tukitoiminnoista vastaavaa yksikköä. Hakuaika päättyy 31.7. klo 16.15! Lue lisää ⤵️ fiia.fi/ajankohtaista/ulkopoliittisessa-instituutissa-on-haettavana-apulaisjohtajan-virka
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Finnish Institute of International Affairs @fiia.fi · 30/06/2026
📝 New FIIA Briefing Paper! The US–Israeli war on Iran could intensify rivalries among US allies in the Middle East. Heidi Huuhtanen analyses how the shifting regional balance of power is playing out in Syria. Read the publication ⤵️ fiia.fi/en/publication/israel-and-turkey-in-syria
FIIA briefing paper cover titled “Israel and Turkey in Syria: A ‘dual security space’ amid a shifting regional power balance” by Heidi Huuhtanen. The cover shows a dry field with three men and a tractor, next to a large unexploded artillery shell embedded in the ground.
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Trans European Policy Studies Association (TEPSA) @tepsa.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
👏 Young European citizens have joined us in Brussels for the TEPSA Academy on European strategic autonomy 🥳 Day 1️⃣ explored the meaning of strategic autonomy in today's global landscape, with @epc-official.bsky.social's Almut Möller & @fiia.fi @nhelwig.bsky.social. More👉 tepsa.eu/events/tepsa...
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Finnish Institute of International Affairs @fiia.fi · 25/06/2026
🖋️ New FIIA Research Paper! Authors Mikael Wigell and @sinikukka.bsky.social argue that the EU needs a new growth model that better aligns competitiveness, control over critical economic flows, and innovation policy. Read the publication ⤵️ fiia.fi/en/publication/the-eus-need-for-a-new-growth-model
A FIIA promotional graphic showing a close-up of a computer chip with the European Union flag on it. On the right, the title reads “The EU’s need for a new growth model” with the subtitle “Innovation under strategic capitalism.” Below are portraits and names of the authors, Mikael Wigell (Visiting Senior Fellow) and Sinikukka Saari (Leading Researcher).
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Finnish Institute of International Affairs @fiia.fi · 24/06/2026
💬 UPIn paneeli kesän ulkopoliittisista näkymistä on käynnissä SuomiAreenan Raatihuoneenpuiston lavalla! Keskustelua voi seurata myös MTV Katsomossa.
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Finnish Institute of International Affairs @fiia.fi · 24/06/2026
The Nordic-Baltic Eight should prioritise coordination within existing multilateral formats to protect critical undersea infrastructure, write Nele Loorents (ICDS) and Eoin Micheál McNamara (FIIA). 📝⤵️ fiia.fi/en/news/the-nordic-baltic-eight-policy-brief-protecting-critical-undersea-infrastructure
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The Nordic-Baltic Eight policy brief: Protecting critical undersea infrastructure - FIIA - Finnish Institute of International Affairs
New publication in the NB8 policy brief series by Nele Loorents (ICDS) and Eoin Micheál McNamara (FIIA).
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Finnish Institute of International Affairs @fiia.fi · 23/06/2026
📣 SuomiAreena alkaa tänään! UPI järjestää paneelikeskustelun huomenna klo 10–10.45 Raatihuoneenpuiston lavalla. Lisäksi UPIn tutkijoita osallistuu useisiin eri tilaisuuksiin. Tapahtumaa voi seurata Porissa paikan päällä ja MTV Katsomossa.
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Finnish Institute of International Affairs @fiia.fi · 18/06/2026
NATO’s 9th Forward Land Forces (FLF) are developed in Finland. Tuesday’s seminar examined the significance of the battlegroup for NATO’s deterrence and defence. Watch the seminar recording 🎥⤵️ fiia.fi/en/tapahtumat/natos-forward-land-forces-in-finland-defending-the-northeastern-frontline
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Finnish Institute of International Affairs @fiia.fi · 18/06/2026
US Research Day 2026, hosted by the FIIA Centre on US Politics and Power, examined the current state and future prospects of the transatlantic relationship across security, economic and political domains. Watch the seminar recording 📽️⤵️ fiia.fi/en/tapahtuma...
FIIA US Research Day 2026 poster with title "Tremors in the transatlantic relationshipduring Donald Trump’s secondpresidential term" alongside an image of the White House and a US flag.
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Finnish Institute of International Affairs @fiia.fi · 17/06/2026
Ulkopoliittisessa instituutissa on haettavana apulaisjohtajan virka. UPI tarjoaa merkittävän paikan kansainvälisessä tutkimusympäristössä innostuneiden ja mukavien kollegoiden parissa. Hakuaika päättyy 31.7.2026 klo 16.15. Lue lisää ➡️ fiia.fi/ajankohtaist...
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Finnish Institute of International Affairs @fiia.fi · 12/06/2026
UPIn johtaja @haukkala.bsky.social osallistuu tänään paneeliin tasavallan presidentin isännöimissä Kultaranta-keskusteluissa. Paneeli alkaa klo 10.45, ja aiheena on Venäjä sekä sen tulevaisuus. Kultaranta-keskusteluja voi seurata suorana Yle Areenassa.
Four people on stage in front of an audience. Behind the stage, there is a large window with a garden view.
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Finnish Institute of International Affairs @fiia.fi · 11/06/2026
Viimeistä viedään! Ulkopoditiikkaa uppoutuu kauden päätösjaksossa niin Euroopan Venäjä-suhteen tulevaisuuteen kuin maailmanpolitiikan syvävirtauksiin UPIn johtajan @haukkala.bsky.social kanssa. Kiitos kaikille kuulijoille – podcast palaa jälleen syksyllä. 👋 Linkit jaksoon kommenteissa! 🎧
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Trans European Policy Studies Association (TEPSA) @tepsa.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
📢 We're launching a new #EuropeChats 👉 Frank Schimmelfennig (@ethz.ch) & @tyynekarjalainen.bsky.social (@fiia.fi) sat down with TEPSA’s @mariam-k.bsky.social to discuss Ukraine’s path to EU accession. Tune in to our live launch on #YouTube ⤵️ youtu.be/uKk3uuWR1E4 Or follow our thread for quotes 👇
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Is enlargement the EU's security policy? | Europechats with Frank Schimmelfennig & Tyyne Karjalainen
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Finnish Institute of International Affairs @fiia.fi · 09/06/2026
New FIIA Briefing Paper! Europe’s growing investments in defence capabilities do not automatically translate into joint action. The task is not to forge one European strategic culture but to make strategic-cultural pluralism more manageable. 📝⤵️ fiia.fi/en/publicati...
A publication cover titled “FIIA Briefing Paper 438: Strategic culture(s) in Europe – Taking advantage of diversity in security and defence” by Niklas Helwig, Katariina Mustasilta, Hanna Ojanen, Maria Rossi, and Antti Seppo, alongside a photo of a military tank and uniformed personnel outdoors.
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Finnish Institute of International Affairs @fiia.fi · 05/06/2026
💭 What can the EU achieve collectively in foreign policy? This FIIA webinar explored the national priorities that shape EU action. Our expert guest speakers highlighted the perspectives of Germany, France, Poland, and Spain. Watch the recording 🎥⤵️ fiia.fi/en/tapahtuma...
EU-themed event graphic with maroon panel and EU flag image. Text reads: “Shaping EU foreign policy: What member states want and what the EU can deliver,” with date 29 May 2026, 10:00–11:30, and FIIA 65 logo.
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Finnish Institute of International Affairs @fiia.fi · 28/05/2026
Ulkopoditiikkaa-podcast matkaa tänään rapakon taakse. Käsittelyssä on Yhdysvaltojen demokratian ahdinko välivaalien lähestyessä sekä Trumpin suurvaltapolitiikka. Vieraana jaksossa on UPIn @marialinden.bsky.social. Linkit jaksoon kommenteissa!
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Finnish Institute of International Affairs @fiia.fi · 27/05/2026
📝 New FIIA Briefing Paper! Lethal autonomous weapon systems have raised concerns in the international community. While the majority of states have called for regulation, great powers remain reluctant. Read the publication ⤵️ fiia.fi/en/publication/lethal-autonomous-weapon-systems
On the left, a photo of robot installation with protest signs near Big Ben in London while pedestrians walk by. On the right, a report cover titled “FIIA Briefing Paper 437: Lethal autonomous weapon systems – Regulatory momentum or global disconnect?” with author portrait and name Katja Creutz.
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Finnish Institute of International Affairs @fiia.fi · 22/05/2026
A new Nordic–Baltic Eight policy brief by Thorsteinn Kristinsson (IIA) and Ludvig Broomé (UI) examines how the Nordic-Baltic states can respond to coercive use of economic statecraft. Read the policy brief ⤵️ fiia.fi/en/news/the-nordic-baltic-eight-policy-brief-geo-economic-resilience
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The Nordic-Baltic Eight policy brief: Geo-economic resilience - FIIA - Finnish Institute of International Affairs
New publication in the NB8 policy brief series by Thorsteinn Kristinsson (IIA) and Ludvig Broomé (UI)
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Finnish Institute of International Affairs @fiia.fi · 20/05/2026
The upcoming FIIA webinar examines the challenges of EU foreign policy in the 2020s, focusing on national perspectives. 📅 29 May at 10:00 EEST 📍 Webinar Sign up by Wed 27 May ⤵️ fiia.fi/tapahtumat/shaping-eu-foreign-policy-what-member-states-want-and-what-the-eu-can-deliver
A slide with a maroon background on the left and a close-up of the European Union flag with yellow stars on a blue fabric on the right. The text reads: “Shaping EU foreign policy: What member states want and what the EU can deliver,” with the date and time “29 May 2026, 10:00–11:30” and a “FIIA 65” logo in the top-left corner.
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Finnish Institute of International Affairs @fiia.fi · 19/05/2026
📝 New FIIA Briefing Paper! Russia’s 2025–2026 internet shutdowns and restrictions show an acceleration of digital authoritarianism, from blocking individual websites to controlling access at the network level. Read the publication ⤵️ fiia.fi/en/publication/russias-new-digital-authoritarianism
Cover slide for an FIIA briefing paper showing three people seated on a subway station bench while a train passes behind them. The right side includes the title “Russia’s new digital authoritarianism: Challenges and leverage for Europe,” along with a headshot of the author and the name Margarita Zavadskaya, Senior Research Fellow.
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ICDS Tallinn @icds-tallinn.bsky.social · 16/05/2026
Resilience is not a Finland matter, not a Estonian matter, not a small country matter. It is a matter for all of us. There is a wider transformation going on. — @haukkala.bsky.social, Director of the Finnish Institute of International Affairs @fiia.fi #LennartMeriConference
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Finnish Institute of International Affairs @fiia.fi · 14/05/2026
Tällä viikolla Ulkopoditiikkaa sukeltaa Venäjän suurvaltaretoriikan todellisuuteen. Jaksossa tarkastellaan sekä Venäjän sisäpolitiikkaa että sen asemaa maailmanpolitiikassa – kenelle Kremlin puhelin nykyään soi? 

Vieraana jaksossa on UPIn @jplassila.bsky.social. Linkit jaksoon kommenteissa!
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Finnish Institute of International Affairs @fiia.fi · 12/05/2026
✍️ The US-Israeli war against Iran is weakening Russia’s position in the Middle East and beyond, writes Arkady Moshes in a new FIIA Comment. Any additional revenue from rising oil prices will not compensate for Russia's political losses. Read here ⤵️ fiia.fi/en/publication/russia-and-the-war-in-iran
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Finnish Institute of International Affairs @fiia.fi · 11/05/2026
📣 FIIA is at European Studies Day today! European Studies Day, organised by the Centre for European Studies at the University of Helsinki, has kicked off. 10 FIIA researchers will participate in the discussions. More info on the university website ⤵️ helsinki.fi/en/networks/... @helsinki.fi
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Finnish Institute of International Affairs @fiia.fi · 08/05/2026
📝 New FIIA Briefing Paper! The EU’s dilemma to be an effective geoeconomic actor is not from a lack of suitable instruments, but rather from the constraints that prevent their timely and consistent use. Read the publication ⤵️ fiia.fi/en/publication/the-eus-geoeconomic-gap
A promotional cover image showing stacked shipping containers beside a truck with an EU flag design, alongside text introducing an FIIA briefing paper titled “The EU’s geoeconomic gap” with author portraits and names: Tomi Kristeri and Cordelia Buchanan Ponczek.
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Finnish Institute of International Affairs @fiia.fi · 07/05/2026
✍️ New FIIA Comment! The Trump administration’s decision to attack Iran in February 2026 followed several years of US policy aimed at pressuring Iran and remaking the region, Heidi Huuhtanen argues. Read the publication ⤵️ fiia.fi/en/publication/the-us-israeli-war-on-iran
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The US-Israeli war on Iran | FIIA
While Israeli influence may have played an immediate role on Trump's decision to attack Iran, this decision ultimately followed several years of US policy aimed at pressuring Iran and remaking the Mid...
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Finnish Institute of International Affairs @fiia.fi · 06/05/2026
”Pienelle valtiolle passiivisuus merkitsee alisteisuutta.” 🌐 UPIn, @sitra.fi ja CMI:n yhteistyössä toteuttama muistio tarkastelee Suomen muuttuvaa ulko- ja turvallisuuspoliittista toimintaympäristöä sekä Suomen toiminnan mahdollisuuksia. 📝⤵️ fiia.fi/julkaisu/mapon-dynamiikka-murroksessa
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Maailmanpolitiikan dynamiikka murroksessa – missä ovat toiminnan mahdollisuudet? - FIIA - Finnish Institute of International Affairs
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Finnish Institute of International Affairs @fiia.fi · 30/04/2026
Horjuuko YK:n rooli maailman suunnannäyttäjänä? Tällä viikolla Ulkopoditiikkaa-studiossa käännetään katse sekä kansainvälisten suhteiden pääkallopaikalle että Sudanin sotaan. Studiovieraana UPIn Katja Creutz, mukana myös ääniviestitse @haavistopekka.bsky.social 🌟 Kuuntele jakso, linkit alla! 👇
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Finnish Institute of International Affairs @fiia.fi · 29/04/2026
The latest episode of FIIA's #TransatlanticCurrents webinar series discussed military operations under President Trump’s second term in the context of the US laws, regulations, and norms. Watch the discussion ⤵️ fiia.fi/en/tapahtumat/transatlantic-currents-apr_2026
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Finnish Institute of International Affairs @fiia.fi · 29/04/2026
FIIA, Nordic Africa Institute and Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland organised a seminar on Finland–Africa relations. How can Finland & African states strengthen multilateralism together? 🎥⤵️ fiia.fi/en/tapahtumat/africa-and-the-changing-global-order-opportunities-for-finlands-foreign-policy
A conference panel in a lecture hall with four speakers seated behind a desk and a large screen behind them displaying the seminar title “Africa and the Changing Global Order – Opportunities for Finland’s Foreign Policy”
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Finnish Institute of International Affairs @fiia.fi · 28/04/2026
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