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A president’s firsthand account of the high-stakes moments that shaped the future of not only Finland but also the rest of the world.
In this book, President Sauli Niinistö reveals the real story behind Finland’s and Northern Europe’s dramatic geopolitical transformation from 2012 to 2024, drawn directly from his personal diaries and private notes. Finland partnered with Sweden to bolster its defences, moved closer to NATO than ever before, aligned its military with the alliance, and forged an unbreakable bond with the United States.
With Russia, the strategy was clear: reduce threats by leaving no room for miscalculation. Every move was made with one eye on national unity—because without it, nothing else mattered. Then everything changed. Russia abandoned the rulebook and charted a dangerous new course.
THE ROAD TO SECURITY gives you what no history book can: a president’s firsthand account of the high-stakes moments that shaped the future of not only Finland but also the rest of the world, including face-to-face meetings with Xi Jinping, Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin (including the 2018 Russia-United States summit in
Helsinki).
Russian aggression triggered a cataclysmic change, transforming Northern Europe’s geopolitical posture for years to come. This is the inside story.
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Swedish: Förlaget M
“When Russia launched its war against Ukraine on February 24, 2022, the security situation, especially for Finland and Sweden, was radically transformed. THE ROAD TO SECURITY by Sauli Niinistö describes the two countries’ path toward NATO membership. THE ROAD TO SECURITY is a fascinating, insightful, and dynamic text written by a president who acts decisively and earns trust through his analytical ability and diplomatic skill, extending far beyond his nation’s borders. That he also possesses a stylistic talent on par with that of a professional author inspires both admiration and respect.” —Alexander Kråkström, Managing Director at Förlaget M
