Whether Finlandization is an appropriate description for what is happening in Eastern Europe is still an open question. But one thing is certain: The political, ...

“Finlandization” would appear to rule out that possibility, and allow Moscow a heavy hand in Ukrainian affairs — concessions Kyiv and NATO have rejected as unacceptable.

As a result, the Finlandization of Ukraine would only be the first step in an infinitely more sinister rearrangement of what remained of its independence and its democracy, leaving it, probably ...

There has been some talk about Finlandization as a route to a peaceful resolution to the crisis that Putin has created over Ukraine. Whatever the rights and wrongs of such a solution, it won’t work.

In the Wall Street Journal, Andrew F. Krepinevich writes that Beijing is moving aggressively to counter the U.S. ability to project power in Asia. Its goal: bring our allies under its sway.

“I heard the term Finlandization on the 10 o’clock news last night,” said Marleene Rytioja, 35, as she chased her two-year-old son in the children’s section of the library, next to dozens ...

“Finlandization” is about weaker countries having to cede sovereignty to appease stronger bullies, such as Russia and, now, the US. March 24, 2025 at 5:00 AM EDT By Andreas Kluth ...

"Finlandization is a model that belongs to the bin," said Sari Arho Havrén, visiting scholar at the University of Helsinki and associate fellow at the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI).

The word "Finlandization" comes from Finland's position of being unaligned during the Cold War and refers to a small country being neutral on the actions of a larger neighbor for fear of retaliation.

Some say ‘Finlandization’ is a peace option for Kyiv, one that Germany may be willing to sign on to. Responsible Statecraft. Western leader blurts out what was once taboo on Ukraine.

Proposals concerning the "Finlandization," or neutralization, of Ukraine have received increasing attention, as Russian President Vladimir Putin has made plain that Kiev’s membership in NATO is ...