Finland’s Voice in Global Diplomacy: A Conversation with Ambassador Lauri Voionmaa

In this episode of Democracy IDEAs, Amanda Sourek sits down with Ambassador Lauri Voionmaa, Deputy Permanent Representative of Finland to the United Nations for a timely conversation on the role of democracy in today’s multilateral system. As global tensions challenge the foundations of international cooperation, Ambassador Voionmaa shares Finland’s perspective on defending democratic values at the United Nations, advancing peace and security, and navigating an increasingly complex geopolitical landscape. 

The discussion also explores Finland’s priorities, including its upcoming United Nations Security Council campaign, and what principled yet pragmatic diplomacy looks like in practice.