Minna Ålander

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Lawfare Daily: Russia’s Shadow War in the Baltic Sea

2 months ago | lawfaremedia.org | Anastasiia Lapatina |Minna Ålander |Jen Patja

Published by The Lawfare Institute in Cooperation With In the last two years, there have been at least four incidents of damaged underwater infrastructure in the Baltic Sea. Be it Russian deliberate sabotage or accidents, NATO is looking for ways to enhance Europe’s maritime security.
Apocalypse Now

2 months ago | dogshirtdaily.com | Minna Ålander |Benjamin Wittes

Good Evening:This was the scene at Dulles airport this evening, when I landed back in Washington after spending the weekend away with friends. Also this: Not much has happened yet. And I’ve committed myself to not freaking out over atmospherics. So I’ll just say this: Welcome to the apocalypse. We’re gonna have a good time with it.
Forget about Finlandization: Ukraine needs European integration not neutrality

Jan 12, 2025 | businessukraine.ua | Minna Ålander

As expectations mount over the prospect of fresh peace talks in 2025 to end Russia’s war in Ukraine, the idea of Ukraine’s possible Finlandization has once again resurfaced. Finnish officials have been quick to reject such suggestions, warning that forcing neutrality on Ukraine “will not bring about a peaceful solution to the crisis with Russia.”The mood of skepticism in Helsinki is understandable.
In Brief: NATO at 75

Jul 17, 2024 | warontherocks.com | Anna M. Dowd |Franz-Stefan Gady |Franz-stefan Gady |Michal Onderco |Minna Ålander

Last week, NATO leaders met in Washington, D.C., for their annual summit, marking 75 years since the North Atlantic Treaty – the alliance’s founding document – was signed in 1949. We asked four experts to tell us more about the summit and to answer one key question – how effective is NATO at 75? Read more below. Anna Dowd Senior International & Defense Researcher RAND Corporation The NATO Washington Summit last week came at a critical juncture.
Facing the Russian Threat (with Minna Ålander)

Apr 12, 2024 | aei.org | Dalibor Rohac |Giselle Donnelly |Iulia Joja |Minna Ålander

The Baltic states are taking the Russian threat seriously and sounding the alarm for the rest of Europe. On this episode of The Eastern Front, Giselle, Dalibor, and Iulia welcome Minna Ålander, research fellow at the Finnish Institute of International Affairs to discuss NATO and European security. Has Germany done enough to step up during the Zeitenwende? What lessons should states be taking from the Baltic states? What does the Russian threat mean for the future of European security?
The Nordic-Baltic Region: An Example for NATO

Feb 9, 2024 | cepa.org | Minna Ålander

Finland, despite its status as the newest NATO member, is in a better condition than most of the other 28 European alliance members. Empty stockpiles and slow armaments production are causing concern elsewhere in Europe, but not so in Finland. The Finnish Defense Forces (FDF) received extra funding for procurement and immediately issued new contracts in the spring of 2022, not long after Russia’s full-scale invasion and before other countries woke up to the issue.
Finland and Sweden are ready. Is NATO?

Aug 9, 2023 | kkrva.se | Eric Adamson |Minna Ålander

At the NATO Summit in Vilnius, not only did Sweden receive the green light from Turkey to enter the Alliance, but “the most comprehensive defense plans since the end of the Cold War” were adopted. Sweden and Finland’s NATO membership completely remakes the Alliance’s Northeastern flank, significantly contributing to the defense of the Baltic States and Arctic and creating opportunities in implementing the Alliance’s new regional defense plans.
NATO’s New Northern Flank - Don’t Ruin It

Jul 20, 2023 | cepa.org | Minna Ålander

While waiting for Finland and Sweden to finalize their NATO accession, the Nordic countries have already started to update regional cooperation agreements and further develop operational integration of their armed forces. But there’s a problem. Despite years of work between the Nordic nations, NATO is not currently structured to exploit this to the full.
Finland - NATO’s Birthday Present

Jul 7, 2023 | cepa.org | Minna Ålander

July 7, 2023 The newest member of the alliance has much to offer and much to learn. Allies will also need to do some listening.
No More Gray Areas

Jul 6, 2023 | ip-quarterly.com | Minna Ålander

Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine prompted a swift and determined response in Northern Europe. Less than three months after the Russian invasion, Finland and Sweden applied for NATO membership. The two Nordic countries have been close partners of the Atlantic alliance for decades already, and their militarily capability makes them welcome new members. Nonetheless, the moment marks the end of Sweden’s 200-year history of military non-alignment.