Quote (C4NTWO @ 12 Jan 2024 02:04)
to the extent that its making headlines?
I never considered Sweden to really be a relevant player (or atleast not yet?), and at least not as much so as a country like Finland... (given that it shares a border with Russia)
but Finland isnt in the headlines, so Im a little confused and trying to make sense of why Sweden, but more so, why now...
If Finland is threaten so will Sweden , Denmark and Norway. They have always been non-aligned and are not in NATO.
Furthermore it wouldn't have happened if Finland didn't make any move to join NATO during Sanna Miller premiership.
A lot of lobby, pressure created the situation as it is. Fear Mongering etc etc . Not to mention with climate changing , earth getting warmer there is a huge grab for resources in the Artic etc etc .
Having the Scandinavian and Nordic state on your side is favorable to your interest. Furthermore they are right beside Russia, which helps a lot when it comes to security.
If in the end a hot war starts between US/ UK / Canada and NATO against Russia / China for example. Russia will have to get past the Nordic States , EU before hitting the US. Placing Air defense in that Area, the Balkans helps alot.
From the Eastern Front, China will have to go past the First Island Chain , South Korea, Japan, Taiwan and Philippines etc etc.
The lessons learn during WW2 in the Pacific War have a huge influence on US Strategy on the Eastern Front. On the Western Front , it is always good to have allies to help you block and be your first line of defense.
This post was edited by Hamsterbaby on Jan 11 2024 12:14pm