Which two powers did Finland manage to balance relations with under the Paasikivi-Kekkonen doctrine?
NATO and the Warsaw Pact
EU and the United Nations
United Kingdom and United States
China and Japan
Answer
Under the Paasikivi-Kekkonen doctrine, Finland managed to balance relations with NATO and the Warsaw Pact by maintaining neutrality and acting as a bridge between the two blocs. This policy was successful in keeping Finland out of the Cold War conflicts, and it helped to preserve Finnish independence.
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