Russian security policy – research in Finland and development trends in Russia
Heusala, Anna-Liisa; Pyykkönen, Emilia; Kivinen, Markku (2016-11-14)
Heusala, Anna-Liisa
Pyykkönen, Emilia
Kivinen, Markku
valtioneuvoston kanslia
14.11.2016
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Publications of the Government's analysis, assessment and research activities 2016:48This publication is copyrighted. You may download, display and print it for Your own personal use. Commercial use is prohibited.
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The first part of the two-piece project consists of an evaluation of peer-reviewed research on Russian security policy, conducted in Finland in 2011-2015. The second part is based on an analysis of Russia’s key security policy trends. In this part, Russia’s goals, resources and ability to carry out its goals in defence, economy, societal and state security, and the effect on Finland are evaluated. The report recommends the construction of a strategy on Russian security policy research, which would concentrate on crucial, but less studied themes. Based on the evaluation of Russia’s security developments, the report offers recommendations for Finland’s foreign and security policy. It is essential that Finnish decision makers assess Russia’s development in a comprehensive manner and are prepared for various alternatives.