Henri Vanhanen is a research fellow at the Finnish Institute of International Affairs and is part of the research project analyzing Finland’s evolving role in Euro-Atlantic security, where he focuses on Finnish security and defense policy and Northern European security. Vanhanen has previously worked at the National Coalition Party Parliament of Finland, the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland, the European Parliament, and the U.S. embassy in Helsinki.
To capitalize on Finland, and soon Sweden, joining NATO, it is crucial for the alliance to prioritize the coordination of robust defensive responsibilities and capabilities in Northern Europe.
