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International relations are heating up at the start of 2026. From instability in Venezuela to tensions in Greenland and nuclear uncertainty in Iran, public attention is fragmented and shifting every week. But one trend is emerging: the sidelining of international law and the multilateral system, and the return of raw power relations.
Faced with this global disorder, what role does France, a nuclear power and permanent member of the Security Council, intend to play? How does its vision fit in with the security imperatives of Finland and Europe? Three renowned speakers offer their insights:
- Nicolas Badalassi, professor of contemporary history at Sciences Po Aix
- Matti Anttonen, former Finnish ambassador to France
- Hanna Ojanen, professor of international relations at the University of Tampere
The seminar is organized by the Franco-Finnish Association for Scientific and Technical Research (SRTTS-AFFRST), in cooperation with the French Institute in Finland, the Department of Political History at the University of Turku, and the Tampere Peace Research Institute (TAPRI).
To go beyond headlines and immediate reactions, come and decipher the world to come!
Admission is free upon registration via the link below.