Finland. The small Nordic country of just 5.5 million people shares a land border of over 1000 kilometres with Russia, its much larger neighbour. Finland walked a precarious path of neutrality before Russia invaded Ukraine. Now, it wants to join the defence pact NATO to protect itself – a move Putin calls a military threat. Is Finland being safe or being aggressive? Hear from Alexander Stubb, former Finnish prime minister, in this interview.

This episode of In Conversation was first broadcast on 26th October 2022.

Finland. The small Nordic country of just 5.5 million people shares a land border of over 1000 kilometres with Russia, its much larger neighbour. Finland walked a precarious path of neutrality before Russia invaded Ukraine. Now, it wants to join the defence pact NATO to protect itself – a move Putin calls a military threat. Is Finland being safe or being aggressive? Hear from Alexander Stubb, former Finnish prime minister, in this interview.
This episode of In Conversation was first broadcast on 26th October 2022.

CNA's one-on-one interview show that has been running for 20 years is now available as a podcast. Listen in on exclusive conversations with the people who matter, when it matters.

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CNA's one-on-one interview show that has been running for 20 years&nbsp;is now available as a podcast. Listen in on exclusive conversations with the people who matter, when it matters.
The views and opinions shared during this podcast series are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of Mediacorp Pte. Ltd. or its group of companies.

In Conversation

CNA's one-on-one interview show that has been running for 20 years is now available as a podcast. Listen in on exclusive conversations with the people who matter, when it matters.

CNA's one-on-one interview show that has been running for 20 years&nbsp;is now available as a podcast. Listen in on exclusive conversations with the people who matter, when it matters.