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Working group for the coordination of the Government's research activities The working group for the coordination of the Government’s research activities is a body that facilitates cooperation and exchange of information between the ministries. Th...

28.8.2023 | The operations carried out in Afghanistan between 2002 and 2021 were some of Finland's most demanding crisis management tasks. A new study examines the effectiveness of Finland’s crisis management operations in Afghanistan from various perspectives and presents recommendations on assessing the impact of comprehensive crisis management.

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.

24.11.2022 | Government plan for analysis, assessment and research in support of decision-making 2023 Government plenary session 24 November 2022 2(11) Government plan for analysis, assessment and research in support of decision- making 2023 Objectives of the ...

27.2.2023 | For two decades, efforts were made to build a central government and a well-functioning security sector in Afghanistan. However, the country once again finds itself in the firm grasp of the Taliban, despite major international interventions. It is astonishing how quickly the Taliban were able to regain power. A Policy Brief published on 27 February aims to find out how this was possible by means of systems analysis.

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...

29.11.2021 | Government plan for analysis, assessment and research in support of decision-making 2022 Government plenary session 25th November 2021 2(12) Government plan for analysis, assessment and research in support of decision- making 2022 Objectives of th...

11.12.2018 | Questions concerning security policy have become more important to EU citizens, according to a study published by the Finnish Institute of International Affairs today. The report, released on 11 December, explored citizens’ views on the EU as a security community.

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...

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...

4.5.2020 | On 4 May, a report on the special features of Russia’s strategic communications entitled Govorit Moskva – Moscow Speaks will be published in the publication series of the Government’s analysis, assessment and research activities. The aim of the study is to increase understanding of Russia’s strategic communications and shed light on their background and related phenomena.

18.1.2023 | POLICY BRIEF 2023:4 Näkökulmia ajankohtaisiin yhteiskunnallisiin kysymyksiin ja poliittisen päätöksenteon tueksi. Tämä julkaisu on toteutettu osana valtioneuvoston vuoden 2022 selvitys- ja tutkimussuunnitelman toimeenpanoa. Julkaisun sisäl- löstä ...

13.2.2020 | A Space Situation Centre should be set up in Finland to ensure that the public authorities have the information they need for making decisions. To make full use of space operations, Finland should have a permanent and consistent national budget for these. These are the conclusions of the final report of a project that studied the various aspects of the space environment, published on 13 February 2020.

31.3.2020 | Government plan for analysis, assessment and research in support of decision-making 2020 Government plenary session 19 December 2019 2(15) GOVERNMENT PLAN FOR ANALYSIS, ASSESSMENT AND RESEARCH IN SUPPORT OF DECISION-MAKING 2020 Objectives of the p...

14.2.2019 | A report commissioned by the Finnish Government recommends creating an AI competence development strategy with a focus on nationally significant areas and existing strengths. The report was drawn up by experts from VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, Aalto University, ETLA Research Institute of the Finnish Economy and Silo.AI.

15.1.2019 | A study commissioned by the Government shows that Finland’s AI expertise is at a good European level in terms of research, business expertise and education. In terms of its country size category, Finland is strong in AI expertise. The study was carried out by experts of VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, Aalto University, Research Institute of the Finnish Economy (ETLA) and Silo.AI.

2.3.2018 | This research showed how supporting the work of local women peace actors in conflict zones within innovative Finnish collaborative framework enhances Finland’s comprehensive crisis management capacity. In Finland, there is a productive, trust-based coexistence and cooperation between the strong Finnish NGO actors that focus on mediation and peacemaking and the Finnish state.

16.6.2023 | POLICY BRIEF 2023:25 Näkökulmia ajankohtaisiin yhteiskunnallisiin kysymyksiin ja poliittisen päätöksenteon tueksi. Tämä julkaisu on toteutettu osana v altioneuvoston vuoden 2023 selvitys- ja tutkimussuunnitelman toimeenpanoa. Julkaisun sisäl- löst...

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...