Helsinki Security Forum - HSF

Our latest HSF Insight, "A Stronger European Defence Industry, A Safer Europe," written by our inaugural HSF Youth Delegate, Ida-Susanna Pöllänen, couldn’t be more timely. With the war in Ukraine now enduring for over 1000 days, Europe is compelled to confront its defence vulnerabilities. Pöllänen's analysis addresses urgent questions, including: 🔹 How prepared is Europe to defend itself amid growing global instability? 🔹 What does Donald Trump’s re-election mean for EU security? 🔹 Why should Europe prioritise a self-sufficient and innovative defence industry now? The publication highlights how the EU can strengthen its resilience through strategic investments, coordination in defence procurement, and defence capabilities. Pöllänen also examines the role of NATO cooperation, reminding us that European security cannot afford delays or divisions. Read the full article below ⬇️

With recent changes on the global stage, including the impact of the latest US elections, discussions around a unified European front are more timely than ever. 📽️ In the latest video from the Helsinki Security Forum series, our experts explore the question "How can Europe maintain its unity in the face of global challenges?". 💬 Watch below the #HSF2024 key takeaways of Matti Pesu, Senior Research Fellow, Finnish Institute of International Affairs - FIIA, Barbara Kunz, Director of the European Security Programme SIPRI and Max Bergmann, Director of the Europe, Russia, and Eurasia, Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS).

In Eastern and Northern Europe, defence cooperation is an existential question. How do young security policy experts from Ukraine, Latvia and Finland view NATO's evolving role on their region? 🌍 In cooperation with The Ulkopolitist, our recent #HSF2024 pre-event brought together young professionals to discuss key questions on European security: ➡️ How is NATO's presence shifting in response to current challenges? ➡️ What impact is the war in Ukraine having on regional security dynamics? ➡️ What is needed from NATO for the future generations to see the Alliance as meaningful? Watch the full recording or listen to the podcast to gain fresh perspectives on NATO’s role in one of its most critical regions. 🔗 Watch here: https://lnkd.in/dVtsm8hM 🎙️ Listen here: https://lnkd.in/dm2U6BsY #NATO #Ukraine #Geopolitics #Podcast

🔎 What is the most urgent factor in European total defence? We asked the experts at Helsinki Security Forum to share their thoughts. In this second video from #HSF2024, Tyyne Karjalainen, Tomass Pildegovičs, Matti Pesu and Barbara Kunz address the central question of the 2024 theme "Towards a total defence of Europe". Stay tuned for more takeaways! 🎥

As we continue to navigate the complexities of global security, the perspectives of young experts are more crucial than ever. 🌍 The next #HSF2024 takeaway video is here, featuring one of our first-ever HSF Youth Delegates, Ida-Susanna Pöllänen. In the video, Ida-Susanna shares her reflections on the key discussions and insights gained during the forum. 📹 Don't miss the opportunity to explore more about the conversations that took place at this year's HSF! Check out the recordings of HSF panels for in-depth discussions on pressing security issues here: https://lnkd.in/de6DC7Jz

It’s been a week since the Helsinki Security Forum 2024, and we’re excited to share a series of videos featuring our expert speakers’ views on #HSF2024. The first video introduces some of the key takeaways from our speakers. What insights will they carry forward regarding the conference and the theme of total defence in Europe? Stay tuned for more highlights from HSF 2024 in this series! 💡✨

It’s been a week since the Helsinki Security Forum 2024, and we’re excited to share a series of videos featuring our expert speakers’ views on #HSF2024. The first video introduces some of the key takeaways from our speakers. What insights will they carry forward regarding the conference and the theme of total defence in Europe? Stay tuned for more highlights from HSF 2024 in this series! 💡✨

Did you miss Helsinki Security Forum - HSF 2024 panel discussion with Patria’s CEO Esa Rautalinko? ⭐️ No problem; this and all live-streamed panels can be found on Finnish Institute of International Affairs - FIIA Youtube channel! Patria’s CEO Esa Rautalinko participated in panel IV: The Role of Defence Industry in Securing Europe. Watch the recordings ➡️ https://lnkd.in/dcMBhtBH 📸: Roni Rekomaa / Finnish Institute of International Affairs – FIIA #PatriaGroup #hsf2024 #HelsinkiSecurityForum #defenceindustry #whenifisnotanoption

It’s a wrap! #HSF2024 has officially come to an end. 💫 The weekend was concluded by panels on ’the Russia factor’ in European security, and securing the Arctic. We are honoured to have had the chance to host many insightful discussions on European security over this weekend. Thank you to all participants, partners and our distinguished speakers! Hoping to revisit the conversations of this year’s Helsinki Security Forum? Recordings of the livestreamed sessions can be watched on FIIA’s Youtube channel: https://lnkd.in/dKC7_K7v

The last day of #HSF2024 is starting in Helsinki. ⏳ Today’s discussions will tackle Russia and European security as well as ways to secure the Arctic. We will also hear from Dubai Abulhoul of the Fiker Institute in a special interview on stage. Join the livestream ⤵️ https://lnkd.in/dJ54S9Es