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![A Swedish soldier takes part in a NATO military exercise called Baltops 22 in the Stockholm archipelago.]()
A Swedish soldier takes part in a NATO military exercise called Baltops 22 in the Stockholm archipelago.
Sweden Pushes to Fast-Track Delayed NATO Bid
NATO is revamping defense plans that will be a whole lot harder to execute with Sweden on the outside.
![A uniformed soldier holding a rifle sits onboard the deck of a naval ship on a cloudy day, facing the glass wall of the ship's cabin. The soldier is partially reflected in the glass.]()
A uniformed soldier holding a rifle sits onboard the deck of a naval ship on a cloudy day, facing the glass wall of the ship's cabin. The soldier is partially reflected in the glass.
Has Hvaldimir, Putin’s Secret Weapon, Defected?
The Kremlin’s beloved beluga has surfaced in Scandinavia, highlighting the hidden roles that animals play in military affairs.
![People stand after the ceremonial raising of the Finnish national flag at NATO headquarters in Brussels on April 4.]()
People stand after the ceremonial raising of the Finnish national flag at NATO headquarters in Brussels on April 4.
Why Neutrality Is Obsolete in the 21st Century
As Finland joins NATO, a few European holdouts cling to nonalignment.
![Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan speaks during his party's group meeting in Ankara on Feb. 1.]()
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan speaks during his party's group meeting in Ankara on Feb. 1.
NATO Must Stand Up to Turkey’s Blackmail
Ankara has legitimate security concerns, but the alliance should firmly reject Erdogan’s transactional diplomacy when it comes to Swedish accession.
![Protesters take part in a Women’s March in Stockholm.]()
Protesters take part in a Women’s March in Stockholm.
Sweden’s Feminist Foreign Policy Can’t Be Undone
Despite domestic setbacks, the movement will continue to shape foreign policy around the world.
![The exterior of the Russian Embassy in Stockholm, Sweden, is pictured on March 27, 2018.]()
The exterior of the Russian Embassy in Stockholm, Sweden, is pictured on March 27, 2018.
Sweden’s Espionage Scandal Raises Hard Questions on Spy Recruitment
Intelligence agencies debate whether foreign-born citizens are more targeted.
![Polish, Swedish, Finnish, and NATO flags are set up.]()
Polish, Swedish, Finnish, and NATO flags are set up.
NATO’s Nordic Expansion Stuck at Turkish Roadblock
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is not quite to the Finnish line on NATO membership.
![Gas emanates from a leak on the Nord Stream 2 pipeline.]()
Gas emanates from a leak on the Nord Stream 2 pipeline.
A Watchful Public Is the Best Line of Defense Against Sabotage
As Russian efforts grow, Europeans need better education in security.
![Gas emanates from a leak on the Nord Stream 2 pipeline.]()
Gas emanates from a leak on the Nord Stream 2 pipeline.
Russia May Use Nord Stream Aftermath to Cause More Trouble
An investigation of the leaks may cause a standoff with Russia.
![The leader of the Sweden Democrats, Jimmie Akesson, celebrates in Nacka, near Stockholm on Sept. 11.]()
The leader of the Sweden Democrats, Jimmie Akesson, celebrates in Nacka, near Stockholm on Sept. 11.
The Left’s Negative Campaigning Helped the Right Win in Sweden
A U.S.-style smear campaign suggesting that all conservatives condone fascism doomed the Social Democrats.
![A Swedish Air Force JAS 39 Gripen-E jet fighter flies over Gotland island in the Baltic Sea on May 11.]()
A Swedish Air Force JAS 39 Gripen-E jet fighter flies over Gotland island in the Baltic Sea on May 11.
Why Can’t Sweden Sell Its Fighter Jets?
When it comes to flaunting its defense industry, Stockholm is shy—and it’s hurting Swedish companies and handing lucrative contracts to competitors.
![A soldier of the Swedish Army's P18 Gotland Regiment takes part in a field exercise near Visby on the Swedish island of Gotland on May 17.]()
A soldier of the Swedish Army's P18 Gotland Regiment takes part in a field exercise near Visby on the Swedish island of Gotland on May 17.
With Finland and Sweden in NATO, the U.S. Can Finally Pivot to the Pacific
Washington has a golden opportunity to finally do less in Europe.
![Ones and Tooze Override Photo]()
Ones and Tooze Override Photo
What NATO Expansion Means for Europe and the World
Plus: a deep dive on hot dogs.
![Members of the Indigenous Sámi community march during a Fridays for Future protest in Jokkmokk, northern Sweden, on Feb. 7, 2020, the Sámi National Day.]()
Members of the Indigenous Sámi community march during a Fridays for Future protest in Jokkmokk, northern Sweden, on Feb. 7, 2020, the Sámi National Day.
The Ukraine War Is Dividing Europe’s Arctic Indigenous People
It has driven a wedge between Sámi in Russia and those in Nordic countries.
![A Syrian refugee has coffee and cake in Sweden.]()
A Syrian refugee has coffee and cake in Sweden.
Swedengate Was a Lesson in How Easily Misinformation Spreads
One person’s anecdote became a false lesson in national character.
![A man wears a QAnon shirt while boarding a shuttle bus.]()
A man wears a QAnon shirt while boarding a shuttle bus.
Americans, Like Swedes, Need Help Telling Fact From Fiction
A botched disinformation board shouldn’t be the end of efforts to educate the public.
![Soldiers of the P18 Gotland Regiment of the Swedish Army camouflage an armoured vehicle during a field exercise near Visby on the Swedish island of Gotland on May 17.]()
Soldiers of the P18 Gotland Regiment of the Swedish Army camouflage an armoured vehicle during a field exercise near Visby on the Swedish island of Gotland on May 17.
What Are Sweden and Finland Thinking?
European leaders have reassessed Russia’s intentions and are balancing against the threat that Putin poses to the territorial status quo.
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Sweden Pushes to Fast-Track Delayed NATO Bid
NATO is revamping defense plans that will be a whole lot harder to execute with Sweden on the outside.
Has Hvaldimir, Putin’s Secret Weapon, Defected?
The Kremlin’s beloved beluga has surfaced in Scandinavia, highlighting the hidden roles that animals play in military affairs.
Why Neutrality Is Obsolete in the 21st Century
As Finland joins NATO, a few European holdouts cling to nonalignment.
NATO Must Stand Up to Turkey’s Blackmail
Ankara has legitimate security concerns, but the alliance should firmly reject Erdogan’s transactional diplomacy when it comes to Swedish accession.
Sweden’s Feminist Foreign Policy Can’t Be Undone
Despite domestic setbacks, the movement will continue to shape foreign policy around the world.
Sweden’s Espionage Scandal Raises Hard Questions on Spy Recruitment
Intelligence agencies debate whether foreign-born citizens are more targeted.
NATO’s Nordic Expansion Stuck at Turkish Roadblock
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is not quite to the Finnish line on NATO membership.
A Watchful Public Is the Best Line of Defense Against Sabotage
As Russian efforts grow, Europeans need better education in security.
Russia May Use Nord Stream Aftermath to Cause More Trouble
An investigation of the leaks may cause a standoff with Russia.
The Left’s Negative Campaigning Helped the Right Win in Sweden
A U.S.-style smear campaign suggesting that all conservatives condone fascism doomed the Social Democrats.
Why Can’t Sweden Sell Its Fighter Jets?
When it comes to flaunting its defense industry, Stockholm is shy—and it’s hurting Swedish companies and handing lucrative contracts to competitors.
With Finland and Sweden in NATO, the U.S. Can Finally Pivot to the Pacific
Washington has a golden opportunity to finally do less in Europe.
What NATO Expansion Means for Europe and the World
Plus: a deep dive on hot dogs.
The Ukraine War Is Dividing Europe’s Arctic Indigenous People
It has driven a wedge between Sámi in Russia and those in Nordic countries.
Swedengate Was a Lesson in How Easily Misinformation Spreads
One person’s anecdote became a false lesson in national character.
Americans, Like Swedes, Need Help Telling Fact From Fiction
A botched disinformation board shouldn’t be the end of efforts to educate the public.
What Are Sweden and Finland Thinking?
European leaders have reassessed Russia’s intentions and are balancing against the threat that Putin poses to the territorial status quo.
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