A New Security Landscape in Northern Europe: building up France-Finland partnership for the future
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As security tensions mount in Europe's far north, particularly as a result of Russian destabilization and intimidation, France and Finland are developing their defense cooperation and strategic partnership. On this occasion, Ifri welcomes French and Finnish decision-makers and experts to discuss opportunities for strengthening Franco-Finnish cooperation, taking into account current strategic challenges and future prospects.
- Minna Ålander, Associate Fellow, Chatham House
- Sophie Enos-Attali, Professor, Institut Catholique de Paris
- Esa Pulkkinen, Permanent Secretary, Finnish Defense Ministry
- Général Eric Peltier, Deputy Managing Director of International Relations and Strategy, Ministry of the Armed Forces
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Research Fellow, Head of European and Transatlantic Security Program, Security Studies Center
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