Global Political Flashpoints – Join the Discussion at Think Corner on February 12th!
Translated with a little help from AI.
The tectonic plates of international politics are shifting at an unprecedented pace. What does the world look like from the perspective of regions under pressure from major powers? Why have these particular areas emerged as global political flashpoints, and what longer-term dynamics lie behind them? These questions will be discussed at Think Corner on Thursday, February 12th, at 5 PM.
Venezuela and Greenland—along with the Nordic countries—have moved to the center of global attention. Canada, a neighbor of the United States, is seeking new alliances, while in the Middle East the focus has turned toward Iran.
Where is China’s attention directed today, and how does the global situation appear from regions affected by great-power competition? Why are these areas in the spotlight, and what deeper trends are shaping current developments?
The discussion, hosted by Rosa Kettumäki, features researchers from the University of Helsinki:
- Latin America: Professor of Area and Cultural Studies Jussi Pakkasvirta
- Middle East: Professor of Middle Eastern Studies Hannu Juusola
- Nordic Countries and Greenland: Professor of Nordic Studies Peter Stadius
- Asia: Senior University Lecturer in Asian Studies Tiina Airaksinen
- North America: Professor of American Studies Mikko Saikku
The event is produced by Think Corner and the Faculty of Humanities.
Join us at Think Corner on Thursday, February 12th, from 5 PM to 6:30 PM, or follow the live stream.
Street address: Think Corner, Yliopistonkatu 4, Helsinki. The discussion will be held in Finnish.
For more information, visit Think Corner’s website (in Finnish)