Mark Rhinard Gives Keynote at Launch of University of Helsinki's Societal Security Hub
On May 6, Professor Mark Rhinard helped inaugurate the University of Helsinki’s new Societal Security Hub, an interdisciplinary initiative bringing together academic, public, private, and civil society actors.
Professor Mark Rhinard.
Societal security hub launched at the University of Helsinki
His keynote addressed the return of “total defense” and “total preparedness” in the Nordic region and reflected on their broader societal implications. The keynote was followed by a panel discussion on the future of societal security and the boundary challenges facing contemporary security governance.
Last updated: 2026-06-25
Source: Communications Office