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Glossary · Chapter 11: Sweden and the world

försvarsallians

Swedish word. In English: defence alliance

A group of countries that promise to protect each other if one of them is attacked.

Facts about the word

  • NATO is a defence alliance that aims to protect its member countries. Sverige i fokus s. 40
  • When Russia attacked Ukraine in 2022, concern for security in the Nordic region grew, and Sweden and Finland applied almost simultaneously for NATO membership. Sweden became a member in 2024. Sverige i fokus s. 40
  • During the Cold War, Denmark and Norway joined NATO, while Sweden remained neutral and stayed outside. Sverige i fokus s. 40

Page references are to UHR's study material Sverige i fokus.

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