The security situation in the Baltic Sea, Donald Trump’s second term and the upheaval of the world order. That’s Ykkösaamu’s topics on Saturday.
On Tuesday, Finland co-hosted the summit meeting of the Baltic Sea NATO countries together with Estonia, and received praise for its decisive action in the case of the Eagle S ship. Of particular concern are ships belonging to the Russian shadow fleet that have cut submarine cables. NATO countries decided to improve surveillance in the Baltic Sea.
Power is changing in the USA. Joe Biden gave his farewell speech, and Donald Trump will start as president next Monday. Biden warned against the Trump administration, saying that an oligarchy of billionaires is forming in the United States.
The beginning of Trump’s term is characterized by tough speeches, of which allies have also had their share. Trump has demanded Greenland from Denmark and its channel from Panama. A summit meeting with Russia’s Vladimir Putin is already being prepared. An essential part of it is peace in Ukraine, and Trump’s name has also been mentioned in the passage of the Gaza ceasefire agreement.
The key word in Trump’s economic policy has been tariffs. The purpose is to raise tariffs especially for the USA’s main opponent, China, but also for the rest of the world. This is how jobs are wanted to be brought back to the United States.
Overall, how big a change in the world order is taking place, and what does it mean for Finland?
Ykkösaamu’s guest is the CEO of the Nordic West Office and an expert in international politics Risto at EJ Pent, Seija Vaaherkumpu interviews. Live broadcast on TV1, Radio 1 and Areena on Saturday at 10:05.
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