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Defence Mobilisation Planning Comparative Study: An Examination of Overseas Planning

Against the 2020 Defence Strategic Update, the authors use evidence from several countries to highlight the merits of a 'total defence' approach to mobilisation planning for Australia with the goal of meeting contemporary threats.

May 3, 2021
Journal Article

Annex C: Finland: Annex to Report: Vision on Defence-Related Skills for Europe Today and Tomorrow

Annex to study examining the skills requirements of the European defence sector, defence-related skills gaps and shortages, the challenges with different sets of skills, and the general features of the European defence industrial skills supply.

Oct 30, 2019
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Emerging Opportunities for Engagement on NATO's Northeastern Flank

Will renewed tension between NATO and Russia prevent key U.S. allies and partners in Europe from being able to contribute to U.S. regional defense objectives? What can the U.S. do to strengthen its European partnerships?

Jun 20, 2017
Report

Transforming Taiwan's Reserve Force

As the political-military challenge from China grows, Taiwan's reserve force may need to play a more prominent role in Taipei's approach to deterring Chinese aggression. Changing its reserve force size, structure, roles, missions, equipment, and training could help Taiwan offset PLA advantages.

Feb 22, 2017
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Opportunities for Enhanced Partnering on NATO's Northeastern Flank

U.S. defense engagement priorities in Europe are shifting in the face of Russian aggression. By engaging strategically on NATO's northeastern flank, the United States can strengthen deterrence while minimizing inadvertent escalation.

Jul 7, 2016
Journal Article

Early Childhood Development and Schooling Attainment: Longitudinal Evidence from British, Finnish and Philippine Birth Cohorts

This study examines early childhood physical and cognitive development in predicting educational attainment cross-culturally.

Nov 10, 2015
Commentary

Yes, Russia's Military Is Getting More Aggressive

As Russia's relations with the U.S. and Europe have deteriorated following Moscow's aggression in Ukraine, fly-bys of European neighbors by Russian aircraft have taken on new urgency. How should the West think about these provocative flights in light of understanding Russia's nuclear threat?

Dec 31, 2014
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Regulating Quality and Safety of Health and Social Care

Many Western countries have health and social care standards but implement and apply these standards in different ways. Different regulatory mechanisms and policy instruments encourage and ensure continuous quality improvement.

Feb 7, 2014
Journal Article

Review of Experiences in Three Countries Informs England's Patient Choice Scheme

The experiences of Finland, Norway, and Sweden in offering patient choice schemes highlight England's need to carefully monitor the impact of enhanced choice in primary care to ensure that related policies truly enhance access to and improve the quality of care, and not inadvertently benefit those who are more able to exercise choice.

Sep 1, 2013
Journal Article

Opioid Consumption and Substitution Treatment in Finland and Sweden: A Similar Path with Different Outcomes?

This chapter seeks to develop plausible hypotheses to account for the observed differences in opioid-consumption prevalence between Finland and Sweden.

Jan 1, 2013
Report

Further study on the affordability of alcoholic beverages in the EU: A focus on excise duty pass-through, on- and off-trade sales, price promotions and statutory regulations

This study examines the overall scale and trend of price promotions and discounts in some European countries and the responses of consumers and suppliers to a variety of alcohol regulations, including excise duties.

Jun 19, 2012
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The Introduction of Single Farm Payments in Finland and Germany

This study, commissioned by the UK National Audit Office, analyses the implementation of the new European Single Payment Scheme of farm payments in Germany and Finland.

Dec 5, 2007
Report

Quick Scan of Post 9/11 National Counter Terrorism Policymaking and Implementation in Selected European Countries

Scans counter-terrorism policymaking and implementation in selected European countries since 9/11

Jan 1, 2002
Journal Article

Hip Protectors: A Breakthrough in Fracture Prevention

Hip fractures are one of the most devastating and costly problems commonly faced by elderly people.

Dec 31, 1999