Finland contributes to NATO through its battle-hardened reserve force, its pioneering model of total defence, and a society firmly anchored in a culture of resilience. In this interview, Dr. Aleksander Olech talks with the Chief of Defence Command Finland, Lieutenant General Vesa Virtanen, to delve into these and other key developments in the Finnish preparedness. Dr Aleksander Olech: Finland joined NATO in 2023, marking a historic shift in the country’s security policy. How has NATO membership