{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/13de84ee-6f50-420b-9f5a-52e94d3a2597/68d4c8d2826776877c4571c6?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"What Finland can teach Australia about national security","description":"<p><em>How does Finland view strategic linkages between the Euro-Atlantic and Indo-Pacific regions?</em>&nbsp;</p><p><em>What is the Finnish model of ‘Comprehensive Security’, and how does it work in practice?</em>&nbsp;</p><p><em>How does Finland communicate openly with the public about national security risks without fuelling alarm or polarisation?</em>&nbsp;</p><p><em>What lessons can Australia learn from Finland's societal-led approach to preparedness?</em>&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, Pasi Rajala joins Rory Medcalf to discuss the evolving geopolitical landscape, the importance of international cooperation among democracies, and Finland's unique approach to security and resilience.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Pasi Rajala</strong> is<strong> </strong>the<strong> </strong>State Secretary to Finland's Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister of Defence.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Professor Rory Medcalf AM FAIIA </strong>is Head of the ANU National Security College. His professional experience spans more than three decades across diplomacy, intelligence analysis, think tanks, journalism and academia.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p><a href=\"https://nsc.anu.edu.au/podcast/what-finland-can-teach-australia-about-national-security#:~:text=(This%20transcript%20is%20AI%2Dgenerated%20and%20may%20contain%20inaccuracies.)\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>TRANSCRIPT &nbsp;</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Show notes</strong> </p><ul><li>NSC academic programs – <a href=\"https://nsc.anu.edu.au/academic-study-nsc\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">find out more</a> &nbsp;</li><li><a href=\"https://nsc.anu.edu.au/content-centre/research/north-star-why-australia-should-look-finland-resilience-and-preparedness\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">North star: why Australia should look to Finland on resilience and preparedness</a>&nbsp;</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p><em>We'd love to hear from you! Send in your questions, comments, and suggestions to </em><a href=\"mailto:NatSecPod@anu.edu.au\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><em>NatSecPod@anu.edu.au.</em></a><em> You can tweet us </em><a href=\"https://x.com/NSC_ANU\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><em>@NSC_ANU</em></a><em> and be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss out on future episodes.</em></p>","author_name":"ANU National Security College"}