Remapping Security on Europe's Northern Borders

The book critically analyses the changing EU-Russian security environment in the wake of the Ukraine crisis, with a particular focus on northern Europe. It explores interwoven external and internal security challenges at the EU-Russia borders, including political language, institutional preparedness, border governance, human security, migration, and societal resilience. It investigates Finland's preparedness to address new global security challenges and find solutions on an everyday level.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 246 pages
Publication date: 31 May 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The Ukraine crisis has significantly altered the EU-Russian security landscape, particularly in northern Europe, where the EU and Russia share a common border. Russian involvement in conflict situations in the EU's immediate neighborhood has revived competitive great power relations. This book examines the EU-Russia interface at the borders of Finland and the European North as a lens through which to explore interwoven external and internal security challenges. Security is considered in its broadest sense, encompassing political, social, and cultural dimensions. The book analyzes changing political language and concepts, institutional preparedness, border governance, human security, migration, and broader challenges to societal resilience. Ultimately, it investigates Finland's readiness to address new global security challenges and find solutions on an everyday level.

This book is a valuable resource for researchers, upper-level students, and policy makers seeking a deeper understanding of the complexities and challenges to stability and security in different parts of Europe. It provides a comprehensive analysis of the changing EU-Russian security environment and offers insights into Finland's preparedness to address these challenges.

Weight: 453g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367561000