Subsequently, public opinion and leadership in Finland supports the nation’s application for NATO membership. Given Finland’s 1340 km border with Russia, its policy of neutrality in the Cold War and its current status as a militarily non-aligned country, ascension into NATO would represent a significant geopolitical realignment of alliances with yet unknown implications.
The aim of this panel is to analyse and discuss the potential consequences of Finland’s potential NATO membership. We will reserve time for attendees' questions.
Date and time: 9 May, 2022, 15:15-16:45
Location: Fabianinkatu 22, Helsinki Collegium, Common Room, 3rd Floor
For virtual attendance register here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/assessing-nato-membership-for-finland-tickets-329442881527
The event's Zoom link will be shared with registered participants.
Panelists:
Professor Juhana Aunesluoma, Political History
Professor Jari Eloranta, Economic and Social History
Professor Tuomas Forsberg, Director Helsinki Collegium for Advanced Studies
Associate Professor Johanna Rainio-Niemi, Political History
Mr. Pekka Toveri, Former Director of Finnish Defense Intelligence, Major General emeritus
Moderator:
Dr. S.M. Amadae, Programme Director, Global Politics and Communications
Date and time:
Mon, May 9, 2022
3:15 PM – 4:45 PM EEST
Sponsors:
University of Helsinki
Global Politics and Communication
Helsinki Collegium for Advanced Studies