Adieu neutrality: The dwindling power of Nordic non-alignment

Brendan Humphreys

Adieu neutrality

The dwindling power of Nordic non-alignment

Authors

Brendan Humphreys Aleksanteri Institute

Keywords:

Nordic, neutrality, NATO, diplomacy

Abstract

With the decisions of Finland and Sweden to join NATO, a long chapter of Nordic neutrality is suddenly closed. This article examines the often misunderstood term ‘neutrality’ and the problems of finding a single definition relevant to post-Cold War politics. It then looks at the unique role and high profile that the Nordics have enjoyed in diplomacy and peacekeeping. Finally, it asks if NATO membership for Sweden and Finland is detrimental to international diplomacy and conflict resolution.

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Published

2024-10-10

Issue

No. 3 (2024): Special Issue on Nordic Perspectives on Russia’s War of Aggression in Ukraine

Section

Discussion articles

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