In Finnish history, which 1948 bilateral treaty anchored Finland's post-war geopolitical neutrality and security relations with the USSR?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. YYA Treaty (Friendship, Cooperation, and Mutual Assistance)
- Step 1: Negotiated by President Paasikivi in 1948, the YYA treaty obliged Finland to defend its own territory if Germany attacked the USSR through Finland, while respecting Finnish neutrality. Answer: YYA Treaty (Friendship, Cooperation, and Mutual Assistance). Why not the others: The Paris Treaty finalized formal borders and reparations, while the YYA treaty governed political-military relations until 1992.
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