Joel Linnainmäki
Joel Linnainmäki is a researcher at the Finnish Institute of International Affairs, specializing in European security and defense policy. He recently gained attention for his critical assessment of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyi's proposal for the establishment of a European army, suggesting that such an idea is unrealistic given the lack of willingness among European nations to create new military structures alongside NATO.
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Joel Linnainmäki evaluates that the first aid to Finland from NATO countries would come from Sweden and Norway.
Asiantuntijat vastaavat HS:n lukijoiden kysymyksiin turvallisuustilanteesta
Finland· 2025-09-25
Joel Linnainmäki sees two separate reasons for the decision to shoot down the drones.
Yksi Venäjän lennokeista osui asuinrakennukseen Puolassa – tämä tilanteesta tiedetäänFinland· 2025-09-10
Joel Linnainmäki from the Finnish Institute of International Affairs sees two reasons for the decision to shoot down drones: to prevent the use of Polish airspace for attacks on Ukraine and to protect Polish citizens.
Tutkijat: Puola ampui, koska Venäjä meni liian pitkälleFinland· 2025-09-10
Joel Linnainmäki is a researcher at the Finnish Institute of International Affairs, discussing the implications of the vessel's arrival.
Vakoiludroonien lennättämisestä epäilty rahtialus tulossa Vaasaan, lastina 2 600 tonnia terästäFinland· 2025-08-25
Joel Linnainmäki is a researcher on NATO who assessed the interest of Finland in involving the USA.
USA nobbar svenska Natostyrkan i norra Finland
Sweden· 2025-07-06
Joel Linnainmäki stated that the attacks indicate Russia has been able to maintain and increase its missile and drone production.
Tutkijat: Venäjä iskee nyt kovaa eikä EU:n tuki riitäFinland· 2025-05-26
Joel Linnainmäki is a researcher discussing the reasons behind Denmark's representation at the meeting.
Miksi Tanska edustaa Suomea Pariisin ”hätäkokouksessa”?Finland· 2025-02-17
Researcher Joel Linnainmäki considers Zelenskyi's idea of a European army unrealistic.
Tutkija tyrmää Zelenskyin toiveen Euroopan omasta armeijastaFinland· 2025-02-15
