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Since Russia started a full-scale war of aggression in Ukraine in February 2022, the country's civil society, opposition and independent media have been suppressed. In these circumstances, the importance of social media as a forum for discussion and a platform for activism has become even more prominent. At the same time, it has become a central source of information for the study of Russia's internal development.

The TULEVA project at Turku School of Economics studied the change pressures caused by megatrends and sudden disruptions on the international business of Finnish companies. Key questions included the interpretations and reactions to megatrends and disruptions at the system and company levels, as well as how the reactions of actors to changes are interconnected and related to the field of trade policy.

Professor Kari Liuhto took part in the publication series of the National Defence University Fog of War III: Preparedness, Readiness, and Modern Warfare (Sodan usvaa III: Varautuminen, valmius ja nykyaikainen sodankäynti) with his article “Alternative Futures of Russia What Should Finland Prepare for and How?”

Professor Kari Liuhto contributes to a new book called Fossil Fuels in the European Union: Geopolitical Change, Climate Policy and Financing Conditions. His article discusses the impact of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on the European gas supply.

The Pan-European Institute and the Confederation of Finnish Industries jointly organised a webinar on competitiveness and future challenges for the economy. The webinar summed up the main findings of the TULEVA project, and the topic was explored further during a panel discussion. Two main themes emerged during the panel discussion: the importance of innovation and regulatory frameworks. 

The Fulbright Finland Foundation awarded a research grant to Pan-European Institute researcher Eini Haaja to promote research exchange and cooperation.

The Future of Energy Consumption, Security and Natural Gas - LNG in the Baltic Sea region is writed by 10 experts in the field and edited by Professor Kari Liuhto.