A global conflict and a large-scale military crisis affecting several nation-states would fundamentally transform the security and international political environment. Its impacts would extend not only to all aspects of human life but also to the economy, technology and the functioning of societies. New forms of warfare such as hybrid influence and cyber operations can undermine the functioning of societies without direct military aggression.   

How would a large-scale global conflict manifest itself in Finland, and how would it differ from previous ones? What if, alongside preparing for conflict, we were to invest in peace research, conflict resolution and peacekeeping?