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Horns of a Dilemma
Sweden, Finland, and the Meaning of Alliance Membership
Jun 7, 2024
Experts Katherine Elgin and Alexander Lanoszka discuss Sweden and Finland's considerations for NATO membership post-Russia's actions in Ukraine. They explore issues such as national identity, security partnerships, alliance decisions, and the implications of joining NATO while maintaining existing identities. The podcast also examines the efficiency of Sweden and Finland's NATO memberships without a formal plan, evaluating their cooperation levels and challenges posed by Russian provocations.
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- Alliance membership for Sweden and Finland involves identity-based factors that shape security policy.
- Membership in NATO offers security guarantees, political consultations, and enhanced military planning for Sweden and Finland.
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Importance of Identity in Military Alliances
The podcast discusses how traditional understandings of military alliances typically focus on formal treaties as crucial for defense cooperation. However, Sweden and Finland exhibited substantial cooperation with NATO prior to formally joining the alliance, highlighting the significance of identity-based factors within alliances. The decision to join NATO represents a shift in national identity and strategic culture for these countries, emphasizing the role of identity in shaping security policy.
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