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Sari Arho Havrén

Navigate complex geopolitical landscapes with Dr. Sari Arho Havrén, speaker and China foreign policy expert. Sari works with organisations to decode global power dynamics and strategic foresight, delivering research-backed insights from three decades of international experience across four continents.

Trusted by Business Finland, Royal United Services Institute, George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies

Dr Sari Arho Havrén, Speaker | Geopolitics & China Analyst
Sari Arho Havrén

Sari Arho Havrén

Helsinki, Finland

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At a glance

  • Geopolitical expert on China, foreign policy and global diplomacy
  • Senior Advisor for geopolitical foresight at Business Finland
  • Associate Fellow at Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) London
Dr. Sari Arho Havrén is a geopolitical analyst and strategic foresight specialist with deep expertise in China’s foreign policy and international relations. Her work focuses on the dynamics of great power competition, the evolution of China’s global influence, and the implications of geopolitical change for Europe and Asia. Sari brings over three decades of experience across academic, governmental and commercial sectors. She is currently a Senior Advisor for geopolitical foresight at Business Finland and an Associate Fellow at the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI). She is also a Visiting Researcher at the University of Helsinki and has previously held roles at the George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies and the Mercator Institute for China Studies (MERICS). Having lived and worked in mainland China and Hong Kong for 15 years, as well as in countries including Russia, Sweden, Bulgaria, and Belgium, Sari offers a grounded and nuanced perspective on international affairs. Her career has spanned innovation policy, strategic advisory, and cross-cultural leadership, with a particular focus on future trends, scenario planning, and Asia-Pacific geopolitics. She has led foresight initiatives for the Finnish government in both Asia and Europe, and has helped shape long-term policy thinking through her work in diplomacy, research and strategic planning. Sari holds a PhD in international relations from the University of Helsinki, with additional studies in history, sinology, leadership and organisational design. She is a certified geopolitical futurist and has published widely on China’s external relations and regional dynamics in East and South East Asia. Known for her clarity and depth of insight, Sari helps organisations and decision-makers navigate uncertainty by identifying emerging trends and connecting historical context with future scenarios. Her work enables more informed approaches to diplomacy, international strategy and the rapidly shifting global landscape.

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Dr. Sari Arho Havrén, Europe's foremost China analyst and certified futurist, translates complex geopolitical strategies into actionable insights for businesses navigating global power shifts. Book this multilingual expert with 15 years of Asian experience to gain the strategic foresight your organization needs to thrive amid rapid geopolitical change.

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What is Sari Arho Havrén's speaking style like?
Sari Arho Havrén structures her presentations around scenario planning and foresight methodology, drawing on three decades of fieldwork across governmental, academic and commercial sectors to connect historical context with forward-looking analysis of geopolitical trends.
What topics does Sari Arho Havrén specialise in?
Dr Sari Arho Havrén specialises in China's foreign policy, great power competition, Asia-Pacific geopolitics, European security, and strategic foresight and scenario planning. She holds a PhD in international relations from the University of Helsinki and serves as an Associate Fellow at the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) and Senior Advisor for geopolitical foresight at Business Finland, drawing on over three decades of experience across academic, governmental and commercial sectors, including 15 years living and working in mainland China and Hong Kong.
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