What Finland can teach Australia about national security
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Show Notes
How does Finland view strategic linkages between the Euro-Atlantic and Indo-Pacific regions?
What is the Finnish model of ‘Comprehensive Security’, and how does it work in practice?
How does Finland communicate openly with the public about national security risks without fuelling alarm or polarisation?
What lessons can Australia learn from Finland's societal-led approach to preparedness?
In this episode, Pasi Rajala joins Rory Medcalf to discuss the evolving geopolitical landscape, the importance of international cooperation among democracies, and Finland's unique approach to security and resilience.
Pasi Rajala is the State Secretary to Finland's Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister of Defence.
Professor Rory Medcalf AM FAIIA is Head of the ANU National Security College. His professional experience spans more than three decades across diplomacy, intelligence analysis, think tanks, journalism and academia.
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