When Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, Finland was rapid in implementing its NATO option due to its historical experiences, national identity and domestic political culture.
Henri Vanhanen talks about Finland joining NATO alongside Finnish Foreign and Defence Policy broadly, following-up on his popular Op-Ed ’Finland and NATO Membership’.
NATO has no reason to expect major conflicts as a result of Finland’s membership as the strategic interests of both coincide.
Many questions arise from the near future harmonization of defence planning activities, such as what Finland’s security policy role within NATO should be.
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