Helsinki Security Forum

27.–29.9.2024

HSF 2024 addresses the need for European total defence

As the global security landscape continues to turn increasingly volatile, Helsinki Security Forum 2024 will convene in Helsinki on 27–29 September, providing a pivotal platform for international dialogue on foreign and security policy.

HSF 2024 discusses different elements of security that are also part of Finland’s model of total defence. Comprehensive national security strategies and preparedness can be useful on a European level, says Kukka-Maria Kovsky, HSF Conference Director.

“Finland’s is a forerunner in building resilience and preparedness. At HSF 2024, we want to highlight this approach and the expertise of FIIA researchers and Finnish experts.”

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Publications

Janne Kuusela profile
Janne Kuusela
for HSF Blog
09.07.2024 |

“Finns understand that everyone has a role to play” – HSF Interview with Janne Kuusela on Finnish total defence

Finland’s concept of total defence involves comprehensive national efforts, including civilian and military cooperation. What role does international cooperation play…

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Ambassador Klaus Korhonen infront of a book shelf.
Klaus Korhonen
for HSF Blog
26.06.2024 |

“National security is not an easy export product” – What can Europe learn from the Finnish model of total defence, Klaus Korhonen?

The theme of HSF 2024 is “Towards a Total Defence of Europe – From Apathy to Action”. How does this…

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06.06.2024 |

Helsinki Security Forum 2024 addresses the need for European total defence

The third annual Helsinki Security Forum (HSF) will be held on 27–29 September 2024. This year’s conference is titled Towards a Total Defence of Europe – From Apathy to Action?

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Cordelia Buchanan Ponczek
for HSF Blog
21.11.2023 |

When considering defence and deterrence, remember Poland

Poland is on track to be one of Europe’s most significant military powers. This naturally has effects on both European and NATO security and leverage.

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“Finns understand that everyone has a role to play” – HSF Interview with Janne Kuusela on Finnish total defence

09.07.2024

Finland’s concept of total defence involves comprehensive national efforts, including civilian and military cooperation. What role does international cooperation play in Finland’s total defence strategy? It is up to each society to organise its functions to best support national total defence. This concept is prominently on the agenda of most, if not all, EU and…

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“National security is not an easy export product” – What can Europe learn from the Finnish model of total defence, Klaus Korhonen?

26.06.2024

The theme of HSF 2024 is “Towards a Total Defence of Europe – From Apathy to Action”. How does this year’s theme reflect the current defence and security climate in Europe? I think it reflects it well from two different viewpoints. The first one is the need to strengthen European defence industry and industrial base,…

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Helsinki Security Forum 2024 addresses the need for European total defence

06.06.2024

The third annual Helsinki Security Forum (HSF) will be held on 27–29 September 2024. This year’s conference is titled Towards a Total Defence of Europe – From Apathy to Action?

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