How Information Climate is Challenging the Trust on NATO and Security Authorities

Time: Wednesday 25 June 2025 at 13:00–13:55

How is public trust formed and how it impacts internal security? There is a crucial link between citizen confidence in institutions and a nation’s ability to withstand information-based threats in an era of growing geopolitical uncertainty. What can we do to improve the resilience of our nations?

Join us live at Almedalen or via Teams. The event will take place on a historical sailing ship! You’ll find the schooner Svanhild af Borgå docked at Österdahls Brygga in the port of Visby. Please register for the seminar below.

Photo: Jaska Poikolainen/Stiftelsen för Åbo Akademi

In current times of rising geopolitical tensions, cyber threats, and misinformation, national security is no longer just about military strength—it’s about trust. A nation’s resilience depends on public confidence in its institutions, as trust determines how citizens respond to crises, policies, and external threats. When trust erodes, misinformation spreads faster, undermining social cohesion and weakening democratic foundations. Reputation & Trust Analytics presents new data on how confidence in governance, media, and businesses influences national stability. In addition, we unveil how NATO is perceived and trusted in a Nordic perspective in critical times of international uncertainty. How can policymakers, companies, and civil society strengthen trust to build resilience? What role does transparency play in securing public confidence?

Join us as we explore the intersection of trust, information security, and national defence in an increasingly volatile world.

Participants

Stefan Wallin, Senior Advisor and former Minister of Defence Finland, Sew Advisory

Katarina Tracz, Security Analyst and Senior Fellow, Frivärld

Saska Saarikoski, Editorial Journalist, Helsingin Sanomat

Antti Isokangas, Moderator

Riku Ruokolahti, Director of Development, Reputation and Trust Analytics

Andrei Sergejeff, Senior Advisor, Reputation and Trust Analytics