Joakim Paasikivi
Joakim Paasikivi is known as one of the most frequently consulted security policy analysts in Swedish and Nordic media. He is a sought-after speaker by government agencies, military units, and the business community alike.
Joakim is an expert in security policy and strategy, with a focus on the current global situation. The ongoing issue of how Sweden is affected by Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine is significant, as Russia’s expansionist ambitions mark a clear “before” and “after” in history. Things will not return to how they were—the “after” will have major consequences not only for Sweden and our region but for the world as a whole.
Joakim has a background in the Swedish Armed Forces and possesses broad international experience. He has worked at the strategic leadership level at the Swedish Armed Forces Headquarters, taught at the Department of Strategy at the Swedish Defence University, and held positions in military intelligence and security services. He is a frequent commentator in the press and on television and was a featured “Sommarpratare” on Swedish radio in 2024.
About Joakim Paasikivi as a Speaker
Under the theme “Russia’s Challenge to the (European) Security Order”, Joakim discusses how Russia’s war is reshaping the world in both the short and long term. He offers a wide-ranging perspective on history, propaganda, national identity, and the future. Thanks to his extensive background in the armed forces, he brings a global viewpoint—not just discussing conflicts, but also how they impact everyday life, commerce, and politics.
Joakim Paasikivi speaks on topics such as:
- Russia’s objectives in its war against Ukraine
- How crisis and wartime conditions affect daily life and society
- The effects of various leadership strategies
- Influence campaigns and disinformation
- A Swedish perspective on NATO
Joakim delivers lectures in both Swedish and English.
Recent Awards and Honors
In 2024, Joakim Paasikivi was awarded the Swedish Defence University’s Silver Medal of Merit for his extraordinary contributions as a military expert in the media during Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The award highlighted his integrity and strong personal engagement in explaining and commenting on the war across Swedish and international media.
In 2023, Joakim received a medal from the Royal Swedish Academy of War Sciences for his contributions to the Swedish Defence University (FHS).
In 2025, he won the “MySpeaker of the Year” award in the category of Geopolitics and Global Affairs.
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