Discussion Event on Finland’s Security

Kuvassa Henri Vanhanen katsoo kameraan luottavaisen näköisenä. Vieressä kuva hänen kirjansa "Etulinjassa - Suomen turvallisuus epäjärjestyksen maailmassa" kansikuva. — Photo: Veikko Somerpuro

Time

Thu 23.4.2026 EET/EEST18.00–19.30 EET/EEST

Location

Kulttuuriaukio 2, 02100 Espoo

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Kaija

Languages

Finnish

Price

Free entry

Organizer

Henri Vanhanen

How has Finland’s security environment changed in a world in transition and amid growing competition between the United States, Russia, and China?

Our guest is foreign and security policy expert and nonfiction author Henri Vanhanen, who will present his new book On the Etulinjassa - Suomen turvallisuus epäjärjestyksen maailmassa (Otava 2026).

The book examines the current state and future of security policy and explores how Finland must adapt to a shifting global order and what this requires from us.

After the expert presentation, there will be time for audience questions and discussion. Welcome!

We follow the library’s Safer Space Principles.

The event will be held in Finnish.

The route to the main entrance

Construction work will affect access to the library. There is no parking in front of the building, and the area cannot be used for drop-off traffic. Estimated completion date: June 2026.
The nearest pick up and drop-off areas are at the intersection of Kauppamiehentie and Kaupinkalliontie, and at Tapionaukio, in front of Hotel Garden.
Construction work will affect access to the library. There is no parking in front of the building, and the area cannot be used for drop-off traffic. Estimated completion date: June 2026.
The nearest pick up and drop-off areas are at the intersection of Kauppamiehentie and Kaupinkalliontie, and at Tapionaukio, in front of Hotel Garden.
The nearest pick up and drop-off areas are at the intersection of Kauppamiehentie and Kaupinkalliontie, and at Tapionaukio, in front of Hotel Garden.
Construction work will affect access to the library. There is no parking in front of the building, and the area cannot be used for drop-off traffic. Estimated completion date: June 2026.
The nearest pick up and drop-off areas are at the intersection of Kauppamiehentie and Kaupinkalliontie, and at Tapionaukio, in front of Hotel Garden.
Construction work will affect access to the library. There is no parking in front of the building, and the area cannot be used for drop-off traffic. Estimated completion date: June 2026.
The route to the entrance is smooth and sufficiently wide and illuminated.

The main entrance

The entrance stands out clearly and is illuminated. There is a canopy above the entrance.
The doors connected to the entrance stand out clearly and the glass doors have contrast markings. Outside the door there is sufficient room for moving e.g. with a wheelchair. The door opens automatically with a motion sensor.
The entrance has thresholds over 2 cm high.

The entrance "Keskusaltaan puoleinen ovi"

The route to the entrance is guided, smooth and sufficiently wide and illuminated.
The entrance stands out clearly and is illuminated. There is a canopy above the entrance.
The doors connected to the entrance stand out clearly and the glass doors have contrast markings. Outside the door there is sufficient room for moving e.g. with a wheelchair. The door is heavy or otherwise hard to open.
The entrance has thresholds over 2 cm high.
The customer service point is on the same floor as this entrance.

In the facility