The Week Ahead: Supporting the troops, but opposing the alliance
Most Swedes favor a strong military. But not everyone is convinced that there is strength in numbers.
March 18, 2019
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During the Cold War, when Sweden was neutral, its frequent war games in its northern Norrbotten region were aimed at training to stall a Soviet invasion until help could arrive. Today, Sweden is closely affiliated with NATO (though not a member). Its exercises, such as this week’s Northern Wind exercise, are still aimed at defending the country from attack, though now just who the foe might be is left unstated.
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