Over and out! #HSF2025 has come to an end.
A big thank you to all our speakers, guests, and livestream followers for an inspiring and information-packed weekend!
We are excited to announce that HSF will return in 2026.
Thank you – and see you next year for #HSF2026!
Sunday #HSF2025 opened with a pressing topic: Russia and the future of European security order.
European security is about resources and resolve, said Senior Fellow @nigelgould-davies.bsky.social.
“We do have the material capabilities – it’s up to us to summon the political will to act.”
Experts Steve Tsang, @rorymedcalf.bsky.social, @ackristiina.bsky.social & Mikael Mattlin discuss China's role in the global order with Bobo Lo as the moderator at #HSF2025.
💡 "What China wants is what Xi Jinping wants" Tsang explains, "China has no intention doing what the US requires."
Expert speakers of the #HSF2025 Russia panel included @sinikukka.bsky.social , @scharap.bsky.social, @nigelgould-davies.bsky.social and @hannanotte.bsky.social. The panel was moderated by @theguardian.com correspondent @shaunwalker7.bsky.social.
The third and final day of #HSF2025 is here!
Today’s agenda spans a wide global range from Russia to China, and finally to Europe and the future of its security.
📽️ Follow the livestream here: www.youtube.com/live/FA0SyRj...
🪖 Europe is rearming – but can it revive the will to defend?
In the latest HSF Insight, #HSF2025 Youth Delegate Katja-Elisabeth Herrmann examines why military conscription is returning – and why it matters beyond just material power.
Read more: helsinkisecurityforum.fi/news/conscri...
”Today in Ukraine, a warm rain is falling. That means one thing: fewer drones fly along the frontline, but the trenches fill with mud up to the knees.”
In the new HSF Insight, #HSF2025 Youth Delegate Maksym Antonenko shares experiences from 🇺🇦.
Read more: helsinkisecurityforum.fi/news/mud-tec...
Sunday #HSF2025 offered heavy expertise under a light title: “Sauer & Sauer: Has the German Zeitenwende Gone Sour?”
Ambassador Kai Sauer and Head of Research @drfranksauer.bsky.social took the stage to discuss shifting German attitudes toward defence spending, the will to defend, and Russia.
The final panel of #HSF2025 explored the future of European security. The discussion, co-organised with @sitra.fi, highlighted the comprehensive approach to security.
Democratic values, the rule of law & social, environmental, and economic dimensions are the building blocks of a resilient Europe.
Delighted to speak at this truly excellent conference.
#HSF25
