| Title |
Finland's pathway to nato and the russian influence / |
| Translation of Title |
Suomijos kelias į NATO ir Rusijos įtaka. |
| Authors |
Al Ghweiri, Asim Hatem Ali |
| Full Text |
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| Pages |
91 |
| Keywords [eng] |
Reikšminiai žodžiai: NATO, Suomija, Rusija, saugumo politika, gynybos politika, užsienio politika. Keywords: NATO, Finland, Russia, security policy, defence policy, foreign policy. |
| Abstract [eng] |
On April 4th,2023, Finland was officially a North Atlantic Treaty Organisation member following the ratification process after submitting its membership application on May 18th, 2022. This was Finland's pathway to NATO. How has Russia influenced Finland’s security role transformation to NATO membership? The theoretical framework used was the role theory, and the methodology is the qualitative case study. The aim of choosing the method and the theoretical framework is to widen the explanation for such a transformation. The goal is to study how Finland’s security role has changed between 2007-2022. The novelty is in using the role theory in international relations in a multi-dimensional to study the changes in Finland's security role. The Russian Influence, Policymakers’ Actions, and NATO Integration and European Security Structure. Each one is a dimension. NATO Integration and European Security Structure is related to sustainable engagement with NATO as a partner since the 1990s. The Russian Influence belonged to changes in Russia's foreign policy and mounting fears of militarism. Policymakers’ Actions related to the political elite’s attitude towards the Russian influence, NATO integration and European security structure between 2007 and 2022. Based on desk research, this thesis will contribute as much to conceptual insights as possible. The conclusion was that the situation created in Russia influenced Finland’s joining NATO, with a significant portion of the changes in the European geopolitical situation. Finland’s policy shifted due to the worsening security dilemma, balancing Finland's autonomy with alliance corporations and dependency and the impact of Nordic Solidarity and Regional Councils. Joining NATO revealed the factors of national resolve, foreign pressures, and the arrangements as a NATO partner that changed Finland's military and civil institutions and made it closer to the alliance. Further research on hybrid warfare preparedness and the dichotomy of the nuclear posture, logic, and proliferation governing the Russian Doctrine for the Arctic Circle is suggested. |
| Dissertation Institution |
Vilniaus universitetas. |
| Type |
Master thesis |
| Language |
English |
| Publication date |
2025 |
