Finland: From partner to ally in a world of crises

Finland’s NATO accession presents not only a profound shift in the country’s foreign policy, but also the culmination of its long road from neutrality and military non-alignment to alliance membership. In the process, the Finland-U.S. relationship has been upgraded to a new level, especially in the security domain. Paradoxically, this has occurred at a time when U.S. commitment to Europe is increasingly uncertain, necessitating creative solutions from the Europeans.