Call for Sweden to join NATO

Sweden has been cooperating with NATO since 1994 and also takes part in its peace missions. Nonetheless, the government continues to reject the idea of becoming a member of the West's military alliance. In view of Russia's increasingly aggressive policies, the daily argues against the government's position. "There are other good reasons for us to join the Western alliance. Many more Swedish soldiers are serving under the NATO flag than under that of the United Nations, and it could be very useful for us to gain greater insight into these operations and wield greater influence over them. Moreover, Sweden supports all major NATO operations: the peace-keeping operations, eastward expansion and the conservation of transatlantic relations... It's high time we give up our overcautious attitude and finally initiate a proper debate about this."

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