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Chain ReactionNever Again Alone | Finland in NATOWelcome back to the Ties That Bind.This week, we go even further north, to Finland, one of the alliance’s newest members. Like the other frontline states we’ve visited this season, Finland shares a turbulent and complicated history with Russia that has long molded its security and foreign policy. But unlike the other frontline states, it was not a member of NATO at the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. February 24, 2022, proved to be a lynchpin moment for how Finnish society viewed its security and its future.In this episode, we’ll hear...
2025-12-1852 min
In Lieu of Fun: #DogShirtTVThis Week in DenmarkWherein Ben and Minna Ålander discuss Denmark's recent diplomatic actions, including categorizing the US as a threat and forcing the EU to freeze Russian assets. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-12-121h 00
Read With MeThis Week in DenmarkWherein Ben and Minna Ålander discuss Denmark’s recent diplomatic actions, including categorizing the US as a threat and forcing the EU to freeze Russian assets. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.dogshirtdaily.com/subscribe
2025-12-121h 00In Lieu of Fun: #DogShirtTVRussian Incursions and Blueberry SoupWherein Minna Ålander discusses Russian incursions into NATO territory, and the Greek Chorus discusses blueberry soup, amongst other matters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-10-0155 min
Read With MeRussian Incursions and Blueberry SoupWherein Minna Ålander discusses Russian incursions into NATO territory, and the Greek Chorus discusses blueberry soup, amongst other matters. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.dogshirtdaily.com/subscribe
2025-10-0155 min
The Lawfare Podcast: Patreon EditionLawfare Daily: What’s Behind Russian Incursions Into NATOIn this episode, Lawfare’s Ukraine Fellow Anastasiia Lapatina sits down with Minna Ålander, an associate fellow at Chatham House Europe Program, and Mykhailo Soldatenko, a scholar of international law and a doctoral candidate at Harvard Law School, to discuss Russia’s recent air incursions into Poland and Estonia, and whether NATO’s response to it has been proportional.For more, read a report about Russian hybrid warfare co-authored by Minna Ålander. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-09-231h 01
The Lawfare PodcastLawfare Daily: What’s Behind Russian Incursions Into NATOIn this episode, Lawfare’s Ukraine Fellow Anastasiia Lapatina sits down with Minna Ålander, an associate fellow at Chatham House Europe Program, and Mykhailo Soldatenko, a scholar of international law and a doctoral candidate at Harvard Law School, to discuss Russia’s recent air incursions into Poland and Estonia, and whether NATO’s response to it has been proportional.For more, read a report about Russian hybrid warfare co-authored by Minna Ålander.To receive ad-free podcasts, become a Lawfare Material Supporter at www.patreon.com/lawfare. You can also support Lawfare by making a one-time donation at ht...
2025-09-231h 01
Read With MeThe Poland "Oops" ScenarioWherein Ben and Minna Ålander discuss Russia's "accidental" drone attack on Poland and how various actors are responding. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.dogshirtdaily.com/subscribe
2025-09-111h 00In Lieu of Fun: #DogShirtTVThe Poland "Oops" ScenarioWherein Ben and Minna Ålander discuss Russia's "accidental" drone attack on Poland and how various actors are responding. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-09-111h 00In Lieu of Fun: #DogShirtTVPink and AmethystWherein Minna Ålander discusses Ukraine's new pink missile and Lapland's amethyst mines. Holly Berkley Fletcher has thoughts on the death of James Dobson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-08-2659 min
Read With MePink and AmethystWherein Minna Ålander discusses Ukraine's new pink missile and Lapland's amethyst mines. Holly Berkley Fletcher has thoughts on the death of James Dobson. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.dogshirtdaily.com/subscribe
2025-08-2659 min
WDR 5 Denk' ich an EuropaMinna Ålander: "Europa braucht strategische Autonomie""Europa muss sein Schicksal in die eigene Hand nehmen", sagt die finnische Politikwissenschaftlerin und Sicherheitsexpertin Minna Ålander. Die jetzige Strategie, Donald Trump bei Laune zu halten, stoße längst an ihre Grenzen: "Mit den USA ist es erst einmal vorbei, das ist klar." Kann Europa strategische Autonomie erreichen? "Die Möglichkeiten sind da - es fehlt nur noch an Überzeugung." Von Minna Ålander.
2025-08-2315 min
WDR 5 EuropamagazinUkraine: Wie weit reicht Europas Unterstützung?Sicherheitsgarantien für die Ukraine: Dazu die Europaabgeordnete Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann, Vorsitzende des Verteidigungsausschusses; Unruhen in Serbien; England: Proteste gegen Asylsuchende; Feta: Griechische Hersteller fürchten US-Forderungen; "Denk‘ ich an Europa" mit der finnischen Sicherheitsexpertin Minna Ålander: "Europa braucht strategische Autonomie"; Mod.: Judith Schulte-Loh.
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2025-08-2341 min
Read With MeEuropean DefenseWherein Ben and Minna Ålander discuss the current state of the European defense establishment, and Minna shares a bunch of great analysis on the subject.Europe’s Biggest Problem is Pessimism by Caroline de GruyterEurope Fills the Void by Minna ÅlanderNot Withstanding? An Upbeat Perspective on Societies’ Will to Fight by Roderick ParkesMoomin Character Removed from Brooklyn Library Exhibition After Racism ConcernMoomin paraphernalia This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episod...
2025-08-051h 00In Lieu of Fun: #DogShirtTVEuropean DefenseWherein Ben and Minna Ålander discuss the current state of the European defense establishment, and Minna shares a bunch of great analysis on the subject. You can find links to all the articles Minna mentioned here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-08-051h 00The Lawfare Podcast: Patreon EditionLawfare Daily: The Fallacy of NATO's New Spending TargetOn today’s episode, Lawfare’s Ukraine Fellow Anastasiia Lapatina sits down with Minna Ålander, an associate fellow at Chatham House Europe Programme, and Max Bergmann, the Director of the Europe, Russia, and Eurasia Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, to discuss NATO’s historic decision to increase its member state’s defense spending to 5% of their Gross Domestic Product. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-08-0543 minThe Lawfare PodcastLawfare Daily: The Fallacy of NATO's New Spending TargetOn today’s episode, Lawfare’s Ukraine Fellow Anastasiia Lapatina sits down with Minna Ålander, an associate fellow at Chatham House Europe Programme, and Max Bergmann, the Director of the Europe, Russia, and Eurasia Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, to discuss NATO’s historic decision to increase its member state’s defense spending to 5% of their Gross Domestic Product. To receive ad-free podcasts, become a Lawfare Material Supporter at www.patreon.com/lawfare. You can also support Lawfare by making a one-time donation at https://givebutter.com/lawfare-institute.Support this show http://supporter...
2025-08-0543 minIn Lieu of Fun: #DogShirtTVKenya, Finland, France, UkraineWherein Ben and Holly Berkley Fletcher discuss wildlife in Kenya, Minna Ålander joins in to talk about the seasons in Finland and defense policy in France, and Anastasiia Lapatina drops by with Ukrainian memes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-07-031h 00
Read With MeKenya, Finland, France, UkraineWherein Ben and Holly Berkley Fletcher discuss wildlife in Kenya, Minna Ålander joins in to talk about the seasons in Finland and defense policy in France, and Anastasiia Lapatina drops by with Ukrainian memes. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.dogshirtdaily.com/subscribe
2025-07-031h 01The Lawfare PodcastLawfare Daily: Minna Ålander on Finland, NATO, and the Russian ThreatLawfare’s Ukraine Fellow Anastasiia Lapatina sits down with Minna Ålander, an Associate Fellow at the Chatham House Europe Programme, to discuss Russia's buildup of military infrastructure along its borders with NATO member countries, particularly along the Finnish border, and what European countries are doing to prepare for a potential clash with Russia. They also talk through Finland’s history with Russia and its security capabilities, especially in light of Russia’s actions in Ukraine, the integration of Finland and Sweden into NATO, potential scenarios of Russian aggression, and the critical role of the U.S. in NATO's security framewo...
2025-05-2936 minThe Lawfare Podcast: Patreon EditionLawfare Daily: Minna Ålander on Finland, NATO, and the Russian ThreatLawfare’s Ukraine Fellow Anastasiia Lapatina sits down with Minna Ålander, an Associate Fellow at the Chatham House Europe Programme, to discuss Russia's buildup of military infrastructure along its borders with NATO member countries, particularly along the Finnish border, and what European countries are doing to prepare for a potential clash with Russia. They also talk through Finland’s history with Russia and its security capabilities, especially in light of Russia’s actions in Ukraine, the integration of Finland and Sweden into NATO, potential scenarios of Russian aggression, and the critical role of the U.S. in NATO's security framework. Get...
2025-05-2936 min
Read With MeRattling SabersWherein Ben, Holly Berkley Fletcher, and Minna Ålander discuss how Trump's attempts to exercise coercive power are going in various domestic and political arenas.If you want to join us live every weekday at 8am EST, subscribe to Dog Shirt Daily! Yearly subscriptions are 50% off for the rest of the week! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.dogshirtdaily.com/subscribe
2025-05-2057 minIn Lieu of Fun: #DogShirtTVRattling SabersWherein Ben, Holly Berkley Fletcher, and Minna Ålander discuss how Trump's attempts to exercise coercive power are going in various domestic and political arenas.If you want to join us live every weekday at 8am EST, get a years subscription to Dog Shirt Daily for just $25 this week only. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-05-2057 min
Read With MeLive from the ArcticWherein Ben welcomes Anastasiia Lapatina for a real-time tour of a Norwegian town on the Russian border and a live interview with a local journalist covering Russian aggression in the Arctic. Holly Berkley Fletcher comes on to discuss her most recent shenanigans, Minna Ålander talks NATO policy, and Ben goes over the recent SCOTUS arguments in the birthright citizenship case. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.dogshirtdaily.com/subscribe
2025-05-191h 00In Lieu of Fun: #DogShirtTVLive from the ArcticWherein Ben welcomes Anastasiia Lapatina for a real-time tour of a Norwegian town on the Russian border and a live interview with a local journalist covering Russian aggression in the Arctic. Holly Berkley Fletcher comes on to discuss her most recent shenanigans, Minna Ålander talks NATO policy, and Ben goes over the recent SCOTUS arguments in the birthright citizenship case. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-05-191h 00
Patreon Feed Rational SecurityThe “Shaving Face” EditionThis week, Scott sat down with his Lawfare colleagues Benjamin “The Beard” Wittes and Anastasiia (and Ava) Lapatina to discuss the week’s biggest national security news stories, including:“A Waltz on Thin Ice.” Weeks after the SignalGate controversy, Mike Waltz is out as National Security Adviser and set to be nominated as U.N. Ambassador. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, meanwhile, is in for a record fourth high-ranking appointment, though rumors are circulating about just how long he may remain in the position. How big a deal is this switch in leadership? What might its broader implications be?“Resour...
2025-05-071h 06
The Lawfare Podcast: Patreon EditionRational Security: The “Shaving Face” EditionThis week, Scott sat down with his Lawfare colleagues Benjamin “The Beard” Wittes and Anastasiia (and Ava) Lapatina to discuss the week’s biggest national security news stories, including:“A Waltz on Thin Ice.” Weeks after the SignalGate controversy, Mike Waltz is out as National Security Adviser and set to be nominated as U.N. Ambassador. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, meanwhile, is in for a record fourth high-ranking appointment, though rumors are circulating about just how long he may remain in the position. How big a deal is this switch in leadership? What might its broader implications be?“Resour...
2025-05-071h 06
The Lawfare PodcastRational Security: The “Shaving Face” EditionThis week, Scott sat down with his Lawfare colleagues Benjamin “The Beard” Wittes and Anastasiia (and Ava) Lapatina to discuss the week’s biggest national security news stories, including:“A Waltz on Thin Ice.” Weeks after the SignalGate controversy, Mike Waltz is out as National Security Adviser and set to be nominated as U.N. Ambassador. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, meanwhile, is in for a record fourth high-ranking appointment, though rumors are circulating about just how long he may remain in the position. How big a deal is this switch in leadership? What might its broader implications be?“Resour...
2025-05-071h 06
Rational SecurityThe “Shaving Face” EditionThis week, Scott sat down with his Lawfare colleagues Benjamin “The Beard” Wittes and Anastasiia (and Ava) Lapatina to discuss the week’s biggest national security news stories, including:“A Waltz on Thin Ice.” Weeks after the SignalGate controversy, Mike Waltz is out as National Security Adviser and set to be nominated as U.N. Ambassador. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, meanwhile, is in for a record fourth high-ranking appointment, though rumors are circulating about just how long he may remain in the position. How big a deal is this switch in leadership? What might its broader implications be?“Resour...
2025-05-071h 06
Read With MeAI, Analysis, and the AudienceWherein Eve Gaumond discusses new AI experiments, Minna Ålander discusses European political analysis, and Ben encourages audience participation. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.dogshirtdaily.com/subscribe
2025-05-021h 00In Lieu of Fun: #DogShirtTVAI, Analysis, and the AudienceWherein Eve Gaumond discusses new AI experiments, Minna Ålander discusses European political analysis, and Ben encourages audience participation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-05-021h 00
Read With MeNATO: An Empty Shell with Minna ÅlanderWherein Ben welcomes Minna Ålander, an expert on European security issues, to discuss Putin's strategic approach to NATO in the Trump era. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.dogshirtdaily.com/subscribe
2025-04-1459 minIn Lieu of Fun: #DogShirtTVNATO: An Empty Shell with Minna ÅlanderWherein Ben welcomes Minna Ålander, an expert on European security issues, to discuss Putin's strategic approach to NATO in the Trump era. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-04-1459 min
The Global AgoraCan Trump really make Europe great again?How far do you think American President Donald Trump could go in his adversity toward the European Union? Let's say on a scale from zero to ten, where 10 is the worst scenario akin to the EU being at war with the US. "I think probably somewhere like 8,5," Minna Ålander said to me. She is a Non-resident Fellow with the Transatlantic Defense and Security Program at the Center for European Policy Analysis (CEPA) and the Chatham House Associate Fellow. Minna recently wrote an article - Is Trump Making Europe Great Again? - so we discussed her piece in a more de...
2025-03-1432 minIn Lieu of Fun: #DogShirtTVThe Future of Transatlantic PartnershipWherein Ben welcomes Minna Ålander, our resident European defense expert, and her colleague Eric Adamson to discuss how Trump's betrayal of Ukraine is playing in Europe and what comes next for US-European relations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-03-0456 minIn Lieu of Fun: #DogShirtTVDo We Need A European Army?Wherein Ben and Alicia Wanless welcome Joel Linnainmäki, Minna Ålander, and Jonathan Rauch to discuss European defense now that the US has joined the authoritarian bloc. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-02-181h 00In Lieu of Fun: #DogShirtTVThe European PerspectiveWherein Ben welcomes Minna Ålander, a European defense expert, and Fabian Hoffmann, a Norwegian expert on nuclear policy, to discuss European responses to Trump's foreign policy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-02-171h 02In Lieu of Fun: #DogShirtTVRussian Influence and US WithdrawalWherein Ben welcomes Minna Ålander, Anastasiia Lapatina, and Dog Shirt TV newcomer Karen-Anna Eggen, a Norwegian expert on Russian influence operations, to talk about how Russia is exerting influence in Europe and the effects of Trumpist isolationism. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-02-141h 02The Lawfare Podcast: Patreon EditionLawfare Daily: Russia’s Shadow War in the Baltic SeaIn the last two years, there have been at least four incidents of damaged underwater infrastructure in the Baltic Sea. Be it Russian deliberate sabotage or accidents, NATO is looking for ways to enhance Europe’s maritime security.In this episode, Lawfare’s Ukraine Fellow Anastasiia Lapatina sits down with Minna Ålander, an Associate Fellow at Chatham House’s Europe Programme, to discuss what Europe can do to protect its waters. We value your feedback! Help us improve by sharing your thoughts at lawfaremedia.org/survey. Your input ensures that we deliver what matters most to you. T...
2025-02-1432 minThe Lawfare PodcastLawfare Daily: Russia’s Shadow War in the Baltic SeaIn the last two years, there have been at least four incidents of damaged underwater infrastructure in the Baltic Sea. Be it Russian deliberate sabotage or accidents, NATO is looking for ways to enhance Europe’s maritime security.In this episode, Lawfare’s Ukraine Fellow Anastasiia Lapatina sits down with Minna Ålander, an Associate Fellow at Chatham House’s Europe Programme, to discuss what Europe can do to protect its waters. We value your feedback! Help us improve by sharing your thoughts at lawfaremedia.org/survey. Your input ensures that we deliver what matters most to you. T...
2025-02-1432 min
Crossing NorthCN29 In the Gray ZoneWhat constitutes an act of war? Finnish research fellow Minna Ålander considers the edge cases—damaged data cables, suspicious AirBnBs, and prank phone calls—under a new label: 'hybrid warfare.' In this episode we discuss Finland's responses to an ever-evolving security environment and the motivations behind Finland and Sweden's recent decisions to join NATO.
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2025-01-271h 02In Lieu of Fun: #DogShirtTVThe Apocalypse: An Outside PerspectiveWherein Ben welcomes Minna Ålander to talk us through how Europe is viewing our collapsing democracy. Alicia Wanless joined in to give us a Canadian viewpoint. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-01-211h 00In Lieu of Fun: #DogShirtTVThe Enemy UnderwaterWherein Ben welcomes Minna Alander, a Finnish expert on Northern European security issues, to discuss Russia's habit of sabotaging undersea cables. Alicia Wanless drops by to help out. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-12-311h 02
SvD LedarredaktionenDet ryska hybridhotet mot Norden29 maj. I en rapport från tankesmedjan Frivärld uppmärksammas rysk hybridkrigsföring mot Norden och Baltikum. Andreas Ericson gästas av två av rapportförfattarna, Patrik Oksanen, senior fellow vid Frivärld, och Minna Ålander, research fellow vid Utrikespolitiska institutet i Helsingfors.
2024-05-2930 min
Decoding Geopolitics Podcast with Dominik Presl#23 Minna Ålander: How Finland Joining NATO Checkmates Russia & Why Is It Ready For War➡️ PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/DecodingGeopolitics
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This is a conversation with Minna Alander - a research fellow at the Finnish Institute for International Affairs who's focusing, among other topics on Finnish security and defence policy, Nordic defence cooperation and Arctic security.
Finland is quite an exception among European countries - because while today many are panicking and trying to make up for years of underfunding, Fins seems to be quite calm - as they have been ready to fight...
2024-05-2140 min
The Eastern FrontFacing the Russian Threat (with Minna Ålander)The Baltic states are taking the Russian threat seriously and sounding the alarm for the rest of Europe. On this episode of The Eastern Front, Giselle, Dalibor, and Iulia welcome Minna Ålander, research fellow at the Finnish Institute of International Affairs, to discuss NATO and European security. To what extent has German Chancellor Olaf Scholz acted on the promises made in his 2022 "Zeitenwende" speech? What lessons can the US learn from Baltic states vis-à-vis Russia? What does the Russian threat mean for the future of European security? Show notes: Sign up for The Eastern Front‘s bi-week...
2024-04-1237 min
Polar Geopolitics - Arctic and Antarctic analysisNorthern Flank: Arctic-Baltic security interconnections since the NATO accession of Sweden and FinlandTo analyze the transformed security environment in Northern Europe since the NATO accession of Sweden and Finland, this episode features an interview with Minna Ålander, research fellow at the Finish Institute of International Affairs in Helsinki. The in-depth discussion, at time when the Nordic countries have been engaged with their NATO partners in the major Nordic Response 2024 military exercise, covers the interconnections between the Arctic and Baltic regions from a security standpoint, Nordic and US defense cooperation, the integration of Finland and Sweden into the NATO command structure, Finnish relations with China, and the hybrid warfare tactics that have b...
2024-03-251h 04Polar Geopolitics - Arctic and Antarctic analysisNorthern Flank: Arctic-Baltic security interconnections since the NATO accession of Sweden and FinlandTo analyze the transformed security environment in Northern Europe since the NATO accession of Sweden and Finland, this episode features an interview with Minna Ålander, research fellow at the Finish Institute of International Affairs in Helsinki. The in-depth discussion, at time when the Nordic countries have been engaged with their NATO partners in the major Nordic Response 2024 military exercise, covers the interconnections between the Arctic and Baltic regions from a security standpoint, Nordic and US defense cooperation, the integration of Finland and Sweden into the NATO command structure, Finnish relations with China, and the hybrid warfare tactics that have b...
2024-03-251h 04
Die Wochendämmerung - Der stabile WochenrückblickGaza, Ägypten, Tesla, Taurus, Russland in Afrika, Organspenden, UmfragenDiesmal: Nachklapp Taurus-Debatte, Beschwerdehefte Frankreich, Gaza, Ägypten, Tesla, Online-Umfragen, Reiche und Rechte, Organspenderegister, Schweinenieren, Sham Jaff zu Russlands Einfluss in Afrika und World Happiness.
Tipps zum Versmaß und anderen nützlichen Infos rund im Limericks findet ihr auf taschenpoesie.de
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t-online: https://www.t-online.de/nachrichten/deutschland/militaer-verteidigung/id_100364946/taurus-debatte-olaf-scholz-liefert-wirklich-nicht-in-die-ukraine.html
BI: https://www.businessinsider.de/politik/welt/greift-putin-ab-2026-die-nato-an/
NDR: https://www.ndr.de/nachrichten/info/Menschlicher-Fehler-verursacht-Abhoerpanne-Tag-741-mit-Minna-Alander,audio1586840.html
FIIA: https://www.fiia.fi/en/expert/minna-alander
tagesspiegel: https://www.tagesspiegel.de/politik/macht-was-ich-von-einem-kanzler-erwarten-wurde-schroder-stellt-sich-in-taurus-debatte-hinter-scholz-11381185.html
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2024-03-221h 22
BerlinsideOut20 – Germany’s Failing Zeitenwende – And What to Do About It
In BerlinsideOut’s second season premiere, Ben and Aaron dive into Germany’s recent foreign policy problems – driven by a Chancellery whose threat assessment of Russia is increasingly jeopardising European security. Together with parliamentarians Anton Hofreiter and Thomas Erndl, as well as regular panellists Minna Ålander and Britta Jacob, BerlinsideOut lays out how Germany can address its dangerous lack of strategy – and how it can start turning things around to help Ukraine win, deter Russia, and defend European security and democracy.
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Anton Hofreiter MdB (Greens), Chair of the German Bundestag European Affairs Committee (@ToniHofre...
2024-03-201h 22
FutucastMinna Ålander | Onko Saksan aika ohi? #436Kaikista maailman maista, Saksa on yksi mieltä ravisuttavimmista. Koko minun elämäni, Saksa on ollut yksi maailman taloudellisista mahdeista ja yksi maailman vaikutusvaltaisimmista maista. Se on ollut yksi Euroopan integraation vetureista. Nyt sen tulevaisuuden suhteen on herännyt kysymysmerkkejä. Onko Saksan teollinen mahti enää tarpeeksi kestävä tulevaisuuden haasteiden edessä? Ovatko Saksan sisäiset ristiriidat repaloitumassa? Menettääkö Saksa asemansa maailmalla? Näistä keskustelin UPI:n Minna Ålanderin kanssa.
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2024-03-181h 12
Streitkräfte und StrategienMenschlicher Fehler verursacht Abhörpanne (Tag 741 mit Minna Ålander)Die russische Abhöraktion ist laut Verteidigungsminister Pistorius durch einen "individuellen Anwendungsfehler" verursacht worden. Wenn sich bei den weiteren Ermittlungen keine schweren Sachverhalte ergäben, werde er keinen seiner besten Offiziere Putins Spiel opfern, sagte Pistorius auf einer Pressekonferenz. „Es sieht leider sehr schlecht aus momentan für Deutschland, vor allem für die Glaubwürdigkeit“, findet die finnische Sicherheitsexpertin Minna Ålander. Damit meint sie nicht nur das Zögern von Kanzler Scholz bei Leopard-Panzern und Taurus-Marschflugkörpern. Sondern auch die Naivität der deutschen Offiziere, die keine abhörsichere Leitung für ein vertrauliches Gespräch über die Ukraine genutzt haben. Di...
2024-03-0535 min
CDSN Podcast NetworkEpisode 3.4: A View From Finland & Germany on Defence StrategyIn the fourth episode of Battle Rhythm, Season 3, Steve is joined by our new co-host and former CDSN postdoc, Dr. Thomas Hughes. Steve & Thomas discuss the motivations and implications behind a new allowance for Permanent Residents to join the Canadian Armed Forces, Hungary votes Sweden into being a NATO member & Canadian based company starts supplying drones to Ukraine. Today's feature interview is with Minna Ålander.
Minna Ålander’s research focuses on NATO, security in Northern Europe, Nordic defence cooperation, Arctic security, as well as German and Finnish security and defence policy. Previously, Ålander worked at the German Institute for International and S...
2024-02-281h 08
UPI LiveUPI Live: Voiko Venäjä voittaa sodan?Venäjän täysimittainen hyökkäys Ukrainaan on vavisuttanut Euroopan turvallisuusarkkitehtuuria jo kaksi vuotta. Kun sota leimahti helmikuussa 2022, johtajat länsimaissa lupasivat tukea Ukrainan taistelua niin kauan kuin tarvetta on. Nyt varaukseton tuki on kuitenkin uhattuna.Etenkin eurooppalaisten valtioiden hupenevat asevarastot ja kiristyvät kukkaronnyörit, kansalliset poliittiset muutokset ja Yhdysvaltain presidentinvaalien luoma epävarmuus ovat johtaneet soraääniin lännen aiemmin yksimielisessä kuorossa. Ongelmia aiheuttavat ensi kertaa sitten sodan alkamisen myös Ukrainan sisäiset suhteet, kun asevoimien komentaja Valerii Zalužnyi on julkisesti haastanut Volodymyr Zelenskyin näkemyksiä sodan tilanteesta.Samaan aikaan Venäjä on v...
2024-02-151h 01
Ukraina-studioBild julkaisi skenaarioita Naton ja Venäjän konfliktista – pitääkö huolestua?Saksalainen iltapäivälehti Bild julkaisi viikonloppuna Saksan puolustusviranomaisten laatimia skenaarioita Naton ja Venäjän välisen konfliktin mahdollisesta luonteesta ja ajankohdasta.Pitääkö asiasta huolestua?Toimittaja Saara Aholaisen vieraana studiossa Ulkopoliittisen instituutin tutkija Minna Ålander. HS:n faktantarkistaja John Helin käy läpi Ukrainan sodan tilannetta.
2024-01-1722 minUPI LiveUPI Live: Suomi Natossa — mikä muuttuu?Striimattiin livenä 31.3.2023UPI Live: Suomi Natossa - mikä muuttuu?Puhujat:Mika Aaltola, Johtaja, UPITuomas Iso-Markku, vanhempi tutkija, UPIMinna Ålander, tutkija, UPIIro Särkkä, tutkijatohtori, UPICharly Salonius-Pasternak, johtava tutkija, UPILue julkaisu täällä: https://www.fiia.fi/julkaisu/suomen-n...
2024-01-091h 02BerlinsideOut11 – Northern Outlooks: New Germany-scepticism in the Nordics?
Ben and Aaron are joined in introducing this episode by Minna Ålander, as well as panelists Anna Wieslander, Tuomas Iso-Markku, and Kim Olsen – to talk about Germany’s relationship with the Nordic countries of Finland, Sweden, Denmark, and Norway. From the EU’s northern enlargement to the euro crisis, Germany’s Nordic partners in the EU had often looked to Berlin as a champion of their interests. Now though, Berlin’s slow and indecisive handling of both support for Ukraine and NATO enlargement has raised concern in Helsinki and Stockholm – even as new gas deliveries spur excitement in Oslo or increased...
2023-11-281h 10BerlinsideOut9 – Germany’s Baltic Future: Can Berlin Learn from its Partners on Lake NATO?
Ben and Aaron are joined on this episode by Oliver Moody, Berlin Correspondent for The Times and author of a forthcoming book entitled Baltic: The Future of Europe to be published by John Murray press. The book shows how the region is not only the frontier of our present security but of our better future.
Described as the most economically, politically, and diplomatically integrated region on the planet – the Russian threat has seen the nine Baltic Sea countries step up military cooperation as well. Whether it’s Finnish and Swedish NATO accession or massive Polish rearmament, the Balt...
2023-11-1449 minBerlinsideOut8 – Germany’s Forgotten Friends: (Missed) Opportunities in Central and Eastern Europe
Pivoting from key themes in German foreign and security policy to the country’s key relationships, BerlinsideOut takes the road, sadly, less travelled. Rather than ‘go West’ and look first to Paris or Washington, BerlinsideOut first heads east, to Central and Eastern Europe (CEE), scene of some of Germany’s most significant foreign policy failings in recent times, but also a site of great opportunities for Europe’s future.
Long overlooked or patronised by many in Western Europe, the region has struggled to overcome contradictions and challenges of its own, while battling to assert its belonging in the EU and...
2023-11-0757 minBerlinsideOut1 – We Need to Talk About Germany.
Episode 1 looks at why it’s important to understand Germany when looking at international politics today. The country’s past policies put it under the spotlight when Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. It drew further attention to itself when Chancellor Olaf Scholz announced a ‘Zeitenwende’ or epochal shift and the need for Germany to change with the times. Germany has come a long way but has moved slowly on weapons for Ukraine. By contrast, it has speedily replaced Russian gas supply, but has created new dependencies on authoritarian states. The national security strategy suggests geostrategic confusio...
2023-09-261h 04
Global Conversations, from ScotlandRusso-Ukraine War, and the Wider NorthSCGA Co-Director Phillips O'Brien speaks with Minna Ålander of the Finnish Institute of International Affairs on the implications of the Russo-Ukraine War for the Security in the “Wider North” of Europe.They consider:The Russian security challenge/threat now in the Wider North and in the near futureThe integration of Finland and Sweden and changing security equation for NATOWider North regional resilience and how it can be improvedThe most pressing issues now and in the near future that require cooperation with Russia in the Wider North - such a nuclear waste-clean-up and climate change/ice melt....
2023-09-1146 minThe Eastern FrontRethinking Baltic Security (with Minna Alander)Since Finland joined NATO in April, many defense analysts have begun referring to the Baltic Sea as "NATO Lake." What might be the long-term effects of NATO's gradual encirclement of this strategic region? Giselle, Dalibor, and Iulia are joined by Minna Alander, research fellow at the Finnish Institute of International Affairs, to discuss the security landscape of the Nordic region since Finland's NATO membership and its implications for the Baltic and Arctic regions. Alander also reviews Germany's national security strategy, particularly the success and shortcomings of its defense policy over a year into German Chancellor Olaf Scholz's "Zeitenwende" address.
2023-06-3044 min
The ContinentThe Fast and the PistoriusGermany announced bold remilitarization plans after Russia's latest invasion of Ukraine. A year later, where do we stand? Minna Ålander returns to The Continent to discuss progress made, and the challenges ahead.
2023-05-1831 min
Chain ReactionThe Fast and the PistoriusGermany announced bold remilitarization plans after Russia's latest invasion of Ukraine. A year later, where do we stand? Minna Alander returns to The Continent to discuss progress made, and the challenges ahead. Get full access to FPRI Insights at fpriinsights.substack.com/subscribe
2023-05-1831 min
FutucastMiten Nato-jäsenyys muuttaa Suomea? | Minna Ålander & Matti Pesu #355Futucastin Nato-arc jatkuu, tällä kertaa feat. Ulkopoliittinen Instituutti. Olemme suuresti pitäneet heitä edustavien tutkijoiden vierailusta, ja tälläkään kerralla ei siihen tullut poikkeusta. Matti Pesu ja Minna Ålander työskentelevät samassa tutkimushankkeessa ja tutkivat mm. Suomen turvallisuuspolitiikkaa, Suomen transatlanttiseen roolia, Pohjois-Euroopan turvallisuutta ja pohjoismaista turvallisuusyhteistyötä. Siis muun muassa.
Tässä jaksossa puhumme siitä, miten Nato voi ja tulee muuttamaan Suomea, aina yhteiskunnallisesti, kulttuurisesti ja sotilaallisesti. Kyseessä on arjessamme aika huomaamaton muutos, joka on kuitenkin maamme globaalin aseman kannalta yksi historiamme suurimpia. Sen takia siitä on tärkeä puhua.
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2023-04-241h 19
Streitkräfte und StrategienReicht die Munition? (Tag 353-356)Im Osten der Ukraine halten die schweren Kämpfe an. Ist das bereits der Beginn einer neuen Offensive? Russland wird das nicht ankündigen, sagt Oberst Markus Reisner vom Generalstab des österreichischen Bundesheeres im Podcast. Der Erfolgsdruck sei zu groß, sollte die Operation scheitern. Unterdessen warnt die NATO auf dem Treffen der Verteidigungsminister, dass die westliche Industrie mit der Produktion von Munition kaum hinterherkommt. Außerdem geht es um Finnland. Julia Weigelt hat recherchiert, wie das Verteidigungskonzept des Landes an der russischen Grenze aussieht und was Deutschland von Finnland lernen kann.
Deutschland produziert Munition für Ukraine
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2023-02-1442 min
SäkerhetsrådetStronger together - Sweden and Finland on the road towards NatoIn this episode the Security Council is gathered to discuss Sweden and Finland's fast track to NATO membership. How did this seemingly over-night change in opinion over NATO come about? How will Sweden and Finland adopt to the alliance and vice versa? What lessons can we draw from previous enlargements and what's next for Sweden and Finland?The guests, all the way from Helsinki, this episode are Minna Ålander, research fellow at the Finnish Institute of International Affairs and Teija Tiilikainen, director of the European Centre of Excellence for Countering Hybrid Threats. H...
2022-09-3038 min
In Lieu of Fun: #DogShirtTVMinna Ålander on Finland, Sweden, and NATOStreamed live on May 20, 2022 Wherein Minna Ålander, Research Assistant at Stiftung Wissenschaft und Politik, joins us to discuss Sweden, Finland, and NATO! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-08-241h 00
@MriyaReport news from Ukraine & replays of guests you might have missed or want to listen to again.Minna Ålander - Finnish security researcher in GermanyWe are joined by Minna Ålander (@minna_alander), a Finnish security researcher in Germany. We discuss the Russian invasion of Ukraine and how it altered the assumptions in the security infrastructure across Europe. We do a deep dive on the errors of the German political consensus over the recent decades and the relative reticence to help Ukraine in a time of need. Also - Finnish/Swedish NATO accession, discussion on tourist visas and why energy policy was not considered security policy.
2022-08-231h 30
DEEP DiveEpisode 21 - Minna Alander and NATO's Nordic FrontlineWhen Putin invaded Ukraine he claimed NATO expansion as the cause. Yet, 6 months later, the NATO alliance is on the cusp of growing stronger, with the addition of the historically neutral Finland and Sweden. In episode 21 of NATO DEEP Dive, Dr. Sajjan Gohel, with the help of Minna Alander, explore the reasons and implications behind this decision.
Full transcripts for each episode can be found at: https://deepportal.hq.nato.int/eacademy/deep-dive-podcasts/
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2022-08-0334 min
SWP-PodcastStreitfall Kaliningrad – warum die russische Exklave zum neuen Spannungsfeld im Ostseeraum wirdDie russische Exklave Kaliningrad ist zum Brennpunkt zwischen Russland und den NATO Staaten geworden. Welche geopolitische und militärische Relevanz hat das Gebiet? Was bedeutet der Konflikt für die baltischen Staaten? Und wie könnte die NATO-Mitgliedschaft Finnlands und Schwedens die sicherheitspolitische Lage im Ostseeraum verändern? Darüber diskutieren Kai-Olaf Lang und Minna Ålander mit Nana Brink.
2022-06-2924 min
The ContinentNo More Niinistö Nice Guy: Has Finland's Security Calculus Changed?Finland has a long border and similarly long history with Russia. How does the war in Ukraine change its defense and security picture? This week Aaron Schwartzbaum and Minna Alander discuss Finland's security calculus.This conversation was recorded live on Twitter Spaces on June 21, 2022.
2022-06-2338 min
Chain ReactionNo More Niinistö Nice Guy: Has Finland's Security Calculus Changed?Finland has a long border and similarly long history with Russia. How does the war in Ukraine change its defense and security picture? This week Aaron Schwartzbaum and Minna Alander discuss Finland's security calculus.This conversation was recorded live on Twitter Spaces on June 21, 2022. Get full access to FPRI Insights at fpriinsights.substack.com/subscribe
2022-06-2338 min