Tag: Andersson, Magdalena (1967- )

A Domestic Political Fight in Sweden Gets Embroiled in Geopolitics

A move by right-wing lawmakers to remove Sweden’s justice minister has been dragged into a battle over the country’s efforts to join NATO.

June 7, 2022
Biden Seeks Swift Effort to Bring Finland and Sweden Into NATO

Speedy approval seems likely among most members of the alliance in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, but Turkey’s objections remain a sticking point.

May 19, 2022
After 200 Years of Neutrality, Sweden Weighs Joining NATO

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine created new fears, and the Swedes, dragged along by Finland, are expected to apply, reluctantly, to join the alliance and its collective defense.

May 13, 2022
Despite Russian Warnings, Finland and Sweden Draw Closer to NATO

The invasion of Ukraine has heightened security fears, pushing even formally nonaligned countries toward the Western alliance.

April 13, 2022