The Neutrals React: The Promise and Peril of Sweden and Finland Joining NATO

GEOPOLITICAL CORNER

by John C. Hulsman

28 June 2022

In this paper we discuss:

1. the proposed enlargement of Nato to Finland and Sweden;
2. Why their accession makes sense for the Nato alliance;
3. Why they can quickly get compliant with Nato’s rules on military spending;
4. Turkey’s opposition to Sweden’s and Finland’s accession to Nato; and
5. Why the removal of Turkey’s veto cannot be taken for granted.

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