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Finland's fence is a response to perceived threats, including potential 'hybrid warfare' tactics. This involves a mix of conventional and unconventional methods to destabilise a country, often without direct military conflict. For example, using migrants to pressure a border, as some accuse Russia of doing, could be a hybrid tactic. The fence aims to counter such pressures by strengthening border control.
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