How does arms trade impact security? What is the importance of arms and arms control in international relations? How and why is arms control practiced and conducted?
This seminar focuses on how and why the Arms Trade Treaty was created, the potential effect of ATT on international security, and the meaning and significance of the treaty in the current security climate.
Finland has been an active proponent of the Arms Trade Treaty, which was signed in 2013 after lengthy negotiations. Active Finnish involvement has now culminated in Finnish presidency of the ATT, and thus a unique position for Finland in global arms control.
Speakers:
Klaus Korhonen, President of the ATT, Finnish ambassador of Arms Control and Disarmament
Erkki Tuomioja, Member of Parliament and former Minister for Foreign Affairs of Finland
Laura Lodenius, Executive Director, Peace Union of Finland
Maria Mekri, Executive Director, SaferGlobe
Johannes Lehtinen, Researcher, SaferGlobe
Eetu Kreivi, Junior Researcher, SaferGlobe
When: Monday 8th May, 13:00 to 15:00
Where: University of Tampere, Linna Builiding, lecture hall K103
(Kalevantie 5, 1st floor)
Programme of the seminar:
13.00 Seminar starts
Welcoming remarks: Maria Mekri, Executive Director, SaferGlobe
Presentation by Klaus Korhonen, Ambassador and President of the Arms Trade Treaty
Presentation by Erkki Tuomioja, Member of Parliament and former Minister for Foreign Affairs of Finland
Approx. 13.45
Panel: the Arms Trade Treaty and Beyond
Panelists:
Klaus Korhonen
Erkki Tuomioja
Laura Lodenius, Executive Director, Peace Union of Finland
Eetu Kreivi, junior researcher, SaferGlobe
Panel discussant: Johannes Lehtinen, researcher, SaferGlobe
14.45 Seminar ends
