Lasse Laaksonen

Lasse Laaksonen is a doctor of philosophy and a docent at several Finnish universities, including the University of Helsinki and the University of Eastern Finland. His work centers on defense studies and international security. In light of the recent mineral agreement between Ukraine and the U.S., Laaksonen emphasized the absence of security guarantees for Ukraine, framing the agreement as a strategic move by U.S. President Donald Trump to appeal to American voters.