Latest Issue of JASS (4:1)
Parliamentary debates about Åland and the politicisation of traveling The corona pandemic has affected also the publication of the first issue of JASS this year, but we are proud to announce that JASS 1-2020 is now out! This issue features two articles analysing parliamentary debates about Åland – one on Finnish foreign and defence policy stances with regards to Åland demilitarisation, and one historical analysis of the Ålandic politicians´ relationship to the League of Nations decision during the three decades following 1921. In addition to this, we enjoy reading a research note on the politicisation of travelling, very topical in times of climate change and pandemic. Authors are Saila Heinikoski, Ida Jansson and Kari Palonen respectively. You will find the latest issue of JASS here. Comparison of Finnish Defence and Foreign Policy Approaches – Discourses on Security Policy Stances and the Demilitarisation of the Åland Islands Saila Heinikoski Did you ever wonder how much substance that was behind the previous Finnish Defence Minister´s worry that “green men” would invade Åland despite, or perhaps because of, the demilitarisation? In this article, Dr Saila Heinikoski analyses the Finnish security regime from the angle of Åland demilitarisation. She discovers that foreign […]