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Articles by Henri Vanhanen
NATO and Northern Europe: No Longer the Forgotten Flank Original
NATO’s Nordic enlargement marks the first time in modern history when all Northern European states will be members of the same alliance with mutually binding security obligations—and it is taking place at an opportune moment, given that Russian revanchism is now manifesting along multiple fronts.
The Lawfare Podcast: Finland Joins NATO, with Henri Vanhanen and Minna Ålander
Published by The Lawfare Institute in Cooperation With Finland is in NATO. This week, the ratification was made complete, and the country joined the North Atlantic alliance.
Finland in 2023: Beyond Military Nonalignment and a Revanchist Putin
If last year was a turning point for European security, this certainly applied to Finland’s foreign and security policy as well. In January 2022, Finnish President Sauli Niinistö’s New Year’s speech made the headlines at home and abroad amid rising tensions between Russia and Ukraine.
Finland in 2023: Beyond Military Nonalignment and a Revanchist Putin
Published by The Lawfare Institute in Cooperation With If last year was a turning point for European security, this certainly applied to Finland’s foreign and security policy as well. In January 2022, Finnish President Sauli Niinistö’s New Year’s speech made the headlines at home and abroad amid rising tensions between Russia and Ukraine. Niinistö raised his concern over the situation and touched upon Finland’s NATO membership: In my opinion, when it comes to Finland, the situation is clear.
Finland and NATO Membership
Henri Vanhanen e-International Relations November 11, 2022 NATO has no reason to expect major conflicts as a result of Finland's membership as the strategic interests of both coincide. Read Full Article »
Something new, something old - Finland on the verge of a new Russia relationship
In late August Finland's foreign policy leadership gathered in Helsinki for the Annual Heads of Mission meeting to discuss current security and foreign affairs. The annual event was particularly interesting this time, as it was the first of its kind since the start of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and Finland’s decision to apply for NATO membership. Naturally, Russia was at the heart of the discussions.
The Reality of Dealing with Putin
Peter Rough appears on The Jim Bohannon Show to discuss the war in Ukraine and the reality of dealing with Russians.
What the US and NATO Stand to Gain from an Alliance with Finland and Sweden
Two months ago, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization took the momentous step at its summit meeting to invite Sweden and Finland into the alliance. Since then, twenty-three of NATO’s thirty members have ratified the decision, putting both countries on the cusp of admission. Although Turkey may yet delay matters over a political dispute, it will not stop enlargement altogether.
Finland and NATO: When Push Came to Shove
History does not repeat itself, but it often rhymes. In Finland’s case, its history has often been strongly linked to Russia's development and the potential threat it might pose. Finland has a long experience of balancing its security vis-à-vis Russia, and the decision to apply for NATO membership falls into this tradition. Putin’s war in Ukraine created the need to strengthen Finland’s geopolitical position, and Helsinki did not hesitate to seize the moment. Read Full Article »
Seasonal Succession of Fungi Associated with Ips typographus Beetles and Their Phoretic Mites in an Outbreak Region of Finland
Citation: Linnakoski R, Mahilainen S, Harrington A, Vanhanen H, Eriksson M, Mehtätalo L, et al. (2016) Seasonal Succession of Fungi Associated with Ips typographus Beetles and Their Phoretic Mites in an Outbreak Region of Finland. PLoS ONE 11(5): e0155622. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0155622 Copyright: © 2016 Linnakoski et al.
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