If the news is correct that NATO SACEUR has recommended putting #Finland into Brunssum, that’ll be a big disappointment: 1) will ‘split’ Nordic defence plans, not optimal at least (an outcome no doubt desired by some) 2) suggests expectations re 🇫🇮 on Baltic defence #turpo

The Russia-China power dynamic shift can be seen in pipeline negotiations. The proposed pipeline project has taken on new urgency since the invasion of🇺🇦, w/ Moscow seeking new outlets for gas that flowed to Europe. Beijing's strategists do not want over dependence

New very interesting NOTAM, Cape Kanin to the Pemboy Test Range. While Pemboy is mostly used for air-launched weapons, I can't help but thinking of Zircon. Looks about right for a max range shot. The Admiral Golovko is still up north, haven't noticed any firings yet.

.NATO will establish a center to protect critical undersea infrastructure such as pipelines citing risks of attack. The Maritime Centre for the Security of Critical Undersea Infrastructure will rise in London at the NATO Maritime Command in Northwood. rigzone.com/news/nato_to_b…

New Project!! 🌟🌟🌟Exploring Geopolitics in the Arctic: Iver B. Neumann, Andreas Østhagen and colleagues are embarking on a new research project on three dimensions that shed light on the nature of Arctic politics: deterrence, dependency, and dialogue. fni.no/news/exploring…

In NATO’s new north, fresh chances to contain Moscow | Reuters reuters.com/world/europe/n…

New HSF blog introduces 6 ways in which #Finland is adding to #NATO's value. 📝 The blog is authored by Kai Sauer Kai Sauer, Under-Secretary of State MFA Finland 🇫🇮 and Chair of the Board FIIA. Read more below ⬇️ helsinkisecurityforum.fi/news/6-ways-in…

These NOTAMs indicates that the next test firing by the Krasnoyarsk might happen in the near future.

Venäjä ”vetäytyy” ulos Barentsin alueen yhteistyöstä. Käytännössä se suljettiin ulos BEAC:sta jo aiemmin hyökkäyssodan takia. Taitavat tällä ilmoituksella pyrkiä luomaan painetta (Suomen ohella) ennen kaikkea Arktisen neuvoston suuntaan. is.fi/ulkomaat/art-2…

FIIA has the pleasure of participating in this year’s #ArcticCircleAssembly. ❄️ Acting Director Samu Paukkunen addressed the importance of increased #Nordic defence cooperation in a panel focused on #Arctic security challenges.

India, Turkey, Brazil and South Africa are not 'fence sitters' between great powers; instead the aim is to become autonomous powers in the post-Western world. It's pivoting, not balancing! Thanks Toni Alaranta @KMustasilta Lauri Tähtinen & Bart Gaens fiia.fi/en/publication…

🚨 Happening now Egmont Institute: “Expert exchange on Arctic security with Samu Paukkunen”   Expert briefing by Samu Paukkunen from FIIA about security developments in the European Arctic and the Russian push to control the High North.

Many thanks to Samu Paukkunen the acting director of FIIA and the other attendees for sharing their insight and knowledge during a working lunch session at the Egmont Institute titled ‘Expert Exchange on Arctic Security’.

Sweden's and Finland's accessions to #NATO strengthens the alliance in the #HighNorth. At today's workshop we explored this opportunity further. Thanks to Johan Frisell Samu Paukkunen Karsten Friis Marisol Niklas Granholm and others for a fruitful exchange!

Hyviä uutisia! 📣 Samu Paukkunen on ensimmäinen Naton kansainväliseen sihteeristöön valittu suomalainen. Paukkunen aloittaa Naton ilmasto- ja energiaturvallisuudesta vastaavan osaston päällikkönä. Paljon onnea Samu! #WeAreNATO

Lentoliikenteen käyttämiseen välineellistettyyn maahantuloon on varauduttu. Liikenneluvan saaminen ei ole läpihuutojuttu. Pakotesääntelyn kautta päästään kiinni niitä kiertäviin toimijoihin ja viranomaisilla on toimivalta tarvittaessa estää liikenne. aamulehti.fi/kotimaa/art-20…

I am very excited to share Tuomas Iso-Markku's and my new article in International Affairs explaining why Finland chose to join NATO. Two factors were decisive: 1) A dramatic shift in public opinion; 2) Perception of a deterrence deficit by policymakers. academic.oup.com/ia/article/100…

Arctic cooperation with Russia: at what price? academic.oup.com/ia/article-abs…

Hyvä arvio Kauhaselta. Venäjä-politiikan sävyt tasoittuvat uhan kasvaessa. Tasavallan presidentin vierailu Norjaan ei myöskään sattumaa. Norja Suomelle yhä läheisempi kumppani ja yhteistyössä yhdistyy sekä arvopohjat että realismi hs.fi/mielipide/art-…