- NDC Policy Brief 18-22: Finland and Sweden in NATO: the potential of new security providers, by Hanna Ojanen*
Finland and Sweden’s accession to NATO is occurring at an accelerated pace. In January 2022,
neither government was considering NATO
membership; in May 2022, they moved decisively into
the application process. In response, NATO member
states have rush processed their membership, with most
NATO countries ratifying Accession Protocols. In November 2022, they are a mere two ratifications short of
membership. Both Finland and Sweden are sending a
strong message to Allies and Russia by joining NATO
without preconditions as already active contributors
and security providers within the Alliance. For its part,
NATO would not only gain two new member states
but also a new regional subgroup of Nordic countries
that have their own perspectives and strategic cultures.
Moreover, Finland and Sweden will bring a model for
bilateral defence cooperation.
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