Developments in European Security

invitation only · Ravintola Lasipalatsi, Palmusali, Mannerheimintie 22-24, Helsinki · 11.10.2018 14:00 - 15:30

invitation only

European security environment has deteriorated in recent years as power politics and use of military force has made a forceful comeback to the European theatre. A more assertive Russia and war-torn neighbourhood(s) have highlighted the role of NATO as a principal security actor in Europe. Yet the recent developments in transatlantic relations are seen to require a stronger European pillar in security. What are the premises for greater European responsibility in defence?

Speakers

Bartosz Cichocki

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Poland

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Kristi Raik

Kristi Raik

Director, Estonian Foreign Policy Institute, ICDS

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Juha Jokela

Programme Director

EU’s foreign and security policy, the UK withdrawal from the EU (Brexit), EU in global and regional governance, Finland’s EU policy

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