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29.1.2026 | A study carried out by the Finnish Institute of International Affairs together with the University of Helsinki and the Tampere University examined Russia’s full-spectrum influence activities directed at Finland since the 2000s and their effects on Finnish society and decision-making.

Good decisions are based on well-researched information The Government's research activities provide information for government decision-making and policy formulation. Read more about what we do Current issues 29.1.2026 | 9:00 Study: Russia’s infl...

Good decisions are based on well-researched information The Government's research activities provide information for government decision-making and policy formulation. Read more about what we do Current issues 29.1.2026 | 9:00 Study: Russia’s infl...

Good decisions are based on well-researched information The Government's research activities provide information for government decision-making and policy formulation. Read more about what we do Current issues 29.1.2026 | 9:00 Study: Russia’s infl...

Good decisions are based on well-researched information The Government's research activities provide information for government decision-making and policy formulation. Read more about what we do Current issues 29.1.2026 | 9:00 Study: Russia’s infl...

Good decisions are based on well-researched information The Government's research activities provide information for government decision-making and policy formulation. Read more about what we do Current issues 29.1.2026 | 9:00 Study: Russia’s infl...

Good decisions are based on well-researched information The Government's research activities provide information for government decision-making and policy formulation. Read more about what we do Current issues 29.1.2026 | 9:00 Study: Russia’s infl...

Good decisions are based on well-researched information The Government's research activities provide information for government decision-making and policy formulation. Read more about what we do Current issues 29.1.2026 | 9:00 Study: Russia’s infl...

Good decisions are based on well-researched information The Government's research activities provide information for government decision-making and policy formulation. Read more about what we do Current issues 29.1.2026 | 9:00 Study: Russia’s infl...

Good decisions are based on well-researched information The Government's research activities provide information for government decision-making and policy formulation. Read more about what we do Current issues 29.1.2026 | 9:00 Study: Russia’s infl...

Good decisions are based on well-researched information The Government's research activities provide information for government decision-making and policy formulation. Read more about what we do Current issues 29.1.2026 | 9:00 Study: Russia’s infl...

Good decisions are based on well-researched information The Government's research activities provide information for government decision-making and policy formulation. Read more about what we do Current issues 29.1.2026 | 9:00 Study: Russia’s infl...

29.10.2020 | The carbon tariffs planned by the EU may curb carbon leakage, but on closer inspection, they can prove problematic in many ways. According to a study published on 29 October, the EU’s carbon tariff project will face challenges in the coming years.

13.3.2023 | As many as 41% of Finnish companies have experienced trade barriers in their international operations in recent years. Most of the examined trade barriers between 2019 and 2022 occurred in countries outside the EU, especially in Russia, the United States and China. However, according to a study conducted by ETLA Economic Research for the Finnish Government, companies also encountered trade barriers in the EU.

31.5.2021 | A new study shows that comprehensive management of climate migration requires the right approach to climate policy and support for adaptation to climate change in the form of humanitarian aid, civilian crisis management, development cooperation, education and research, but also migration policy.

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.

30.4.2026 | POLICY BRIEF 2026:2 Perspectives into topical issues in society and ways to support political decision-making. The producers of the information are responsible for its content, and it does not necessarily represent the views of the Government. Tow...

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...

16.12.2020 | Based on the OECD Talent Attractiveness Index, Finland is an interesting target country for international students and entrepreneurs alike. That said, when it comes to attracting skilled workers, Finland lags far behind the other Nordic countries and the Netherlands. Finland should learn from the experiences of these and other successful comparison countries when developing measures to improve ...

19.6.2024 | A recent study conducted by the Finnish Institute of International Affairs and Tampere University examines the pivotal role of nuclear deterrence within NATO. The report provides an overview of the structure and trends of the international nuclear order, the basics of NATO's nuclear deterrence and its implementation, and decision-making related to the alliance's nuclear weapons policy. This thoroug...