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Timo KivimakiFinnish scientist and political scientist
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Biography of Timo Kivimäki
Education and CareerTimo Antero Kivimäki was born in Finland in 1962. He received his education focusing on the issue of peace and conflict. Kivimäki's main theoretical contribution in this field is the so-called neo-pragmatic peace research approach, where knowledge serves the practical activities of the world and creates social realities. He has also conducted research on achieving peace in East Asia and the impact of "democracy promotion" on the world.
Kivimäki has held various academic positions throughout his career. He was a professor at the University of Helsinki from 1996 to 1999, and since 1999, he has been a professor at the University of Copenhagen, specifically at the Faculty of Political Science.
Peacebuilding Efforts
In addition to his academic work, Kivimäki has been involved in peacebuilding efforts around the world. He served as a key force in the peace process in West Kalimantan, where he, along with Professor Syarif I. Alqadrie, played a crucial role in the region's peacebuilding and eventually contributed to the appointment of the Vice President of Indonesia in 2008. In Aceh, Kivimäki acted as an advisor to Martti Ahtisaari during peace negotiations.
He has collaborated with the European Union, the United Nations, and several non-governmental organizations in developing strategies to prevent conflicts and establish peaceful dialogue.
Accusations and Legal Issues
In September 2010, Kivimäki was arrested on suspicion of aiding a Russian spy organization. He was accused of planning to pass on a list of names of 15 students interested in Russian Foreign Intelligence Service during a meeting. However, he was released after 24 hours. Kivimäki claimed that his work with the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs was similar to his work with other ministries and diplomats, who were not spies.
On April 12, 2012, Kivimäki was detained by the Danish Security and Intelligence Service for meeting with four spies. He was charged on March 28 and the trial began on May 8, 2012. The trial was held behind closed doors to preserve good relations with Russia, according to Danish authorities. Kivimäki stated that he was interrogated for a total of 350-400 hours since September 2010, and claimed that the Danish Security and Intelligence Service used sleep deprivation methods during the interrogations and denied him asthma medication. No recordings were made of the interrogations, and the DNIS-PET did not provide a report of their activities.
He was sentenced to five months of home confinement, which he accepted without appeal. As a result, he was dismissed from the university. The accusations against Kivimäki were related to his work in resolving issues related to the Arctic waters, essentially accusing him of a new form of "treason" and revealing Denmark's secret role in the northern Arctic regions.
Later Career
In August 2012, the management of the University of Helsinki appointed Kivimäki as a professor of global politics, a position that would take effect in January 2013. He would continue to teach at the university until December 2015.
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