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The meaning of Sweden’s NATO accession

Carla Norrlof
08 April 2024
7 min
PME All levels

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The decision to join NATO was largely influenced by Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine.

Summary

  1. This has ended Sweden’s 200-year-old policy of neutrality.
  2. Sweden’s decision will have major implications for the regional balance of power.
  3. More than two-thirds of Swedes now agree with, and support, NATO membership.
READ: The meaning of Sweden’s NATO accession

References

  • Media Check: ASPI - About (HIGH CREDIBILITY) 
  • Collections | The Runway (airforce.gov.au)
  • RAAF RUNWAY: RATIONALE, GUIDELINES, LEARNING OUTCOMES, ETC. 
 

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