Why does Finland cooperate with NATO?
Finland has participated in NATO PfP activities from the very inception of the Partnership for Peace programme, i.e. 1994. The PfP programme constitutes the political framework and the normative basis of Finland-NATO cooperation. International crisis management and the promotion of stability are highlighted in NATO activities. By actively participating in NATO cooperation and, especially, crisis management cooperation Finland bolsters international and national security. The basic principles of said cooperation are transparency and the possibility of participating in all of the activities open to partner countries. Partner countries choose the volume and scope of their participation on the principle of self-differentiation. Ministries or other government entities only participate in activities they deem relevant or useful to them. The PfP programme is a practical and effective vehicle for developing civilian and military crisis management capabilities. The capacities thus derived are a
