The Intelligence from The Economist Over the Finnish line: NATO set to grow
Mar 28, 2023
Matt Steinglass, Europe correspondent for The Economist, discusses Finland's historic shift from neutrality to joining NATO, spurred by Russian aggression. He explores the implications for regional security and the role Turkey played in ratifying Finland's membership. Tom Lee Devlin, Global business correspondent, delves into the challenges multinational companies face amid geopolitical changes and the rise of non-Western firms. They also touch on TikTok's unexpected influence on the surge of romance novels in Britain, reshaping literary trends.
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Finland Joins NATO
- Finland is poised to join NATO after Turkey agreed to ratify its membership.
- This ends Finland's long-standing policy of military non-alignment.
Turkey's Objections
- Turkey delayed Finland and Sweden's NATO applications, primarily due to issues with Sweden.
- Turkey's concerns centered on Kurdish refugees in Sweden and wanted deportations.
Shift From Neutrality
- Russia's invasion of Ukraine prompted Finland to join NATO.
- The Winter War of 1939-40 shaped Finland's perspective on Russian aggression.