Research
FIIA's research themes include Finnish foreign and security policy, geoeconomics and EU affairs.
Research programmes
Finland and Northern European Security
Global Security and Governance
Russia, Eastern Europe and Eurasia
The European Union and Strategic Competition
Projects
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The New Normal of European Defense
DIVIDED AND LOST? Strategies of center-right parties to challenge right-wing populism in Finland, Sweden, and Germany
The war economy in Finland and Europe in the 2030s
Conditions for the Transfer and Removal from the Country of Foreign Prisoners
The U.S. at a crossroads: The future of foreign and domestic policy in an era of confrontation
Global connections and collaborative solutions for sustainable water security
The mission of the Finnish Institute of International Affairs is to produce high-quality research and information for the scientific community and to support political decision-making and public debate. FIIA has four publication categories: FIIA Comment, FIIA Briefing Paper, FIIA Research Paper and FIIA Report. FIIA’s researchers also publish their work in peer-reviewed scientific journals and other publications.
FIIA’s research activities are conducted within the framework of four research programmes and three research centers. Additionally, two cross-cutting themes permeate all of FIIA’s research activities. Read more about these below.
FIIA Research
The Center on Climate Politics and Security
The Center on Global Orders and China
The Center on US Politics and Power
Strategic foresight
European security order in transition – National OSCE Research network
FIIA Comment
FIIA Comment is a concise take for the general public on a currently relevant topic in international affairs. All FIIA Comments are published in both English and Finnish.
FIIA Briefing Paper
FIIA Briefing Paper provides context and analysis on a specific topic in international affairs to support public discussion. FIIA Briefing Papers are based on previous research, and they are meant for the general public as well as experts in the field of international relations. FIIA Briefing Papers are published in English.
FIIA Research Paper
FIIA Research Paper is a theoretical article, based on conceptual analysis. FIIA Research Papers contribute to academic discussion, and they can be published either in English or Finnish.
FIIA Report
FIIA Report presents the end results of a longer academic research project. Its substance is usually policy-relevant, contributing to a discussion among experts, civil servants and academic community. Reports can be publishes either in English or Finnish.
While all FIIA publications are freely accessible, they may not be republished, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from the Institute.
Completed projects
Check out FIIA’s completed research projects from 2003-2024.
Researchers
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