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Strategy and Deterrence Program

Roundtable with the Chief of Staff to the President of Finland

Strategy and Deterrence Program


February 19, 2026
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On February 16, 2026, we had the honor of hosting Mr. Lauri Tierala, Chief of Staff to the President of the Republic of Finland, for a high-level roundtable discussion. The session addressed key themes including regional security, political developments, and cooperation with the United States.

The roundtable was chaired by Senior Fellow Ippeita Nishida of the Strategy and Deterrence Program. Against the backdrop of profound transformations in the international landscape, participants actively engaged in substantive and wide-ranging discussions on:

  • Ensuring stability in Europe and the Indo-Pacific
  • The critical importance of alignment and coordination with the United States as an ally
  • Mid- to long-term developments in the international security environment
  • The necessity of sustained commitment to upholding multilateralism

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