The idea of \u200b\u200b" Ivan Gisem and Maxim Yakovlev in the article \? ” talk about the phenomenon of “Finlandization” and what Finnish scientists think about it. In particular, according to analysts, the Finnish model cannot be used in the case of Ukraine..

Sinikukka Saari, a leading researcher at the Finnish Institute of International Relations, believes that the Finnish model at one time became possible due to the defensive nature of the strategic interests of the USSR.

“If this were not the case, the model would have failed from the very beginning,” the researcher notes..

In her opinion, this model of neutrality cannot be used for the case of Ukraine, because here the interests of the Russian Federation are clearly offensive.. Moreover, they go beyond the framework of strategy, because in the imagination of the Kremlin ideologists, first of all, it is about identity, correcting historical mistakes, etc..

Saari also pointed out a few more important details that helped Finland remain independent..

In particular, the Finns paid special attention to the development of national defense, the development of a strong army. After all, the enemy must understand that if he crosses the border, the price of the conflict will be too high for him..

Tapio Huntunen, a lecturer at the University of Tampere and a specialist in international relations, notes that Finland borrowed the concept of total defense doctrine from Switzerland.. It provided for a socio-psychological component of creating positive values \u200b\u200band skills that should increase the desire of individuals to defend their country.. One of the key components of this, in particular, was the draft army. Among other things, it performs the function of developing civil society.

Maati Pesu, a leading researcher at the Finnish Institute of International Affairs, shares a similar opinion as Sinikukka Saari..

According to the analyst, Finland, as a small state, is trying to make a possible conflict very expensive for a potential invader, discouraging him from attacking.

The aspect of national unity also played an important role, because, according to Saari, this has a direct impact on the stability of small states..

“We have built a welfare state that has something to offer for everyone,” said Saari.

According to the researcher, this also does not allow the concept of Finnishization to be applied in the Ukrainian context, since one of the stated goals of Moscow was the demilitarization of Ukraine, but one of the consequences of a full-scale invasion was the rallying of the Ukrainian nation.

Saari notes that Finland has always had a “Plan B” – a strategy for dealing with emergencies..

“We knew exactly what to do after February 24. Recently, Russia has been using a whip instead of a carrot.. But we are determined to continue our journey,” the researcher said, referring to the application for NATO membership..

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