eiaseellisiin

Ei aseellisiin is a Finnish phrase used to describe actions, policies, or approaches that rely on non-armed means rather than weapons or military force. The construction combines the negation ei with the adjective aseellinen (unarmed) and the illative plural suffix -isiin, forming a form that is typically used with a following noun in phrases such as ei aseellisiin keinoihin turvautuminen, meaning “resorting to non-armed means.” It is not a standalone noun but a grammatical form that appears in sentences discussing strategies, diplomacy, or peacebuilding.

In usage, ei aseellisiin is most common in formal or academic language and in public policy discourse. It is used to contrast non-violent, non-military options with armed or coercive measures, for example in discussions of conflict resolution, diplomacy, or humanitarian efforts. The illative case marks the target or direction of the action, as in expressions like keskittyä ei aseellisiin keinoihin or turvautua ei aseellisiin keinoihin.

Morphologically, the phrase functions as an modifier in sentences and is part of a larger construction that stipulates preferred methods or principles. It reflects a broader Finnish preference for detailing mode and means in policy language, often within debates on security, deterrence, and international relations.

See also: non-violent resistance, peaceful diplomacy, conflict resolution, Finnish grammar.