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2.6.2022 | A new study argues that Russia has geared its scientific and technological knowhow towards the unfolding great power competition. During the last decade Russia has sought to restore its scientific and technological prowess through various new strategies, programs and plans in order to regain its sovereign status as a great power.

3.9.2019 | Nuclear weapons are back at the core of the global political arena. This is the conclusion of a recent report published by the Finnish Institute of International Affairs. Growing emphasis on the role of nuclear deterrence is linked to the increased world power struggle and regional security, as well as advanced technologies. This is no longer a question of just the United States and Russia agai...

12.2.2019 | Over the past decade, China has undertaken an effort to demonstrate its growing knowledge of, and commitment to, the Arctic region. Some actors and experts are concerned about China’s aims and actions in the region, while others express hope for Chinese institutions, investors and companies to contribute to regional development and knowledge-building. The study commissioned by the Government of Finl...

7.3.2019 | The ongoing change in the global order is a multidimensional process. Its impact will be seen in the form of growing instability in international politics, weakening of the global system of cooperation and common rules, and changes in great power relations. Key development trends in the global order include regionalisation, multipolarisation of the power structure, and fragmentation of the structure of actors.

12.12.2018 | Key changes in the Sino-Russian and US-Russian relationships can have significant consequences for the global balance of power and the international order at large. A report published today shows how vulnerable the recently deepened Sino-Russian relationship is as it represents a joint reaction towards the US hegemony rather than a deep strategic alliance.

28.2.2023 | According to a study published on 28 February, intensifying great power competition increasingly complicates the ability to respond to global challenges through multilateral cooperation. Finland can respond to this transformation by strengthening the EU’s foreign policy capacities and by examining the potential of informal avenues of cooperation as well as partnerships in the context of the Global South.

29.4.2022 | A new study published by the Finnish Institute of International Affairs, the Aleksanteri Institute and the National Defence University explores the principles underpinning Russia’s Northern European foreign and security policies and the strategic communications undertaken by the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs from the early 2010s until 2021.

3.2.2022 | The global economic system has entered a new era of geoeconomic rivarly. Particularly the United States and China are using economic instruments to advance strategic agendas, which poses a difficult challenge to the European Union.

BETWEEN CHANGE AND CONTINUITY: Making Sense of America’s Evolving Global Engagement This report investigates the evolution of America’s global engagement. In particular, it examines both the longer-term trends and the more immediate dynamics that ...

21.9.2018 | A report by researchers of the University of Eastern Finland studies the register of lobbyists as a form of regulating lobbying activities, as well as practices relating to such registers in the EU, Ireland, Great Britain, Austria and the United States. The purpose of a register of lobbyist is to collect and publish information on who does lobbying and who is the target, what are the matters concerned, how lobbying has been practised, and how it is funded.

29.3.2023 | Carbon dioxide capture, use and storage technologies offer significant opportunities for Finland when it comes to both achieving the carbon neutrality target and creating new business. However, stronger national guidance, a clearer regulatory environment and measures to ensure sustainability are needed for the deployment of solutions. This is according to a new report drawn up for the Government...

31.1.2018 | The report published today, 31 January, investigates the evolution of US global engagement and the longer-term trends and more immediate dynamics that affect the global role of the United States.

31.1.2018 | Mika Aaltola, Charly Salonius-Pasternak, Juha Käpylä and Ville Sinkkonen (eds.) BETWEEN CHANGE AND CONTINUITY: Making Sense of America’s Evolving Global Engagement January 2018 Publication series of the Government’s analysis, assessment and resear...

24.10.2022 | International Benchmarks – Lessons Learnt Summary This document illustrates the diversity of key contemporary interpretations and approaches to mission- oriented innovation (MOI) across four national case studies. As a result, it aims to provide a...

10.12.2020 | Government plan for analysis, assessment and research in support of decision-making 2021 2(15) Government plenary session 5 November 2020 GOVERNMENT PLAN FOR ANALYSIS, ASSESSMENT AND RESEARCH IN SUPPORT OF DECISION-MAKING Objectives of the plan Th...

24.10.2022 | Framing mission-oriented innovation policy 1. The purpose: Framing mission-oriented innovation policy 1 1.1 The Finnish context 2 1.2 The purpose of MOIP 3 2. The vehicle: Features of mission-oriented innovation 4 2.1 What is mission-oriented inno...

2.3.2018 | Tarja Väyrynen, Marko Lehti, Élise Féron, Sara Koopman Inclusive Mediation and Conflict Prevention: The Finnish Model March 2018 Publication series of the Government’s analysis, assessment and research activities 16/2018 DESCRIPTION Publisher and ...

9.2.2017 | Adam Stępień and Timo Koivurova Arctic Europe: Bringing together the EU Arctic Policy and Nordic cooperation February 2017 Publication series of the Government’s analysis, assessment and research activities 15/2017 1 DESCRIPTION Publisher and rele...

2.6.2020 | After ‘hybrid warfare’, what next? – Understanding and responding to contemporary Russia Lokakuu 2016 Valtioneuvoston selvitys- ja tutkimustoiminnan julkaisusarja 44/2016 2 KUVAILULEHTI Julkaisija ja julkaisuaika Valtioneuvoston kanslia, 27.10.201...

20.4.2021 | POLICY BRIEF 2021:11 Näkökulmia ajankohtaisiin yhteiskunnallisiin kysymyksiin ja poliittisen päätöksenteon tueksi. Tämä julkaisu on toteutettu osana valtioneuvoston vuoden 2020 selvitys- ja tutkimussuunnitelman toimeenpanoa (tietokayttoon.fi). Jul...