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With Sweden's accession to NATO, a watershed moement, enormous shift have to come both for Sweden and NATO. Add Finland to the mix, and the Baltic front for NATO is suddenly in play. The Baltic becomes Lake NATO. And Sweden suddenly has a crucial forward role, not a homeland Total Defence role, which augurs major shifts in force posture, strategy, and capability Sweden never needed before. Let's take a look at these. #Sweden, #NATO Institute for Security and Development Policy (ISDP) Anna Jarmuth Jagannath Panda Filip Borges Månsson #DefenceStrategy #SecurityPolicy #ForceStructure #ForceCapability

As NATO marks its 75th anniversary, Callum Fraser considers the strategic role of exercises in delivering deterrence in the Euro-Atlantic and Asia-Pacific arenas. As NATO prepares to mark its 75th anniversary against the dark backdrop of the Ukraine conflict, it has just completed its largest and perhaps most significant post-Cold War exercise, Steadfast Defender. On the other side of the world, where strategic clouds are gathering, Australia and the United States are laying plans for the largest and most important edition yet of their main biennial joint training exercise, Talisman Sabre. This will likely also involve the most significant contributions yet by other partner nations, including from Europe. These two major sets of manoeuvres are a reminder of the importance of exercises in delivering defence, deterrence and strategic messaging – demonstrating both will and capability. They also point to the increasingly intertwined security concerns and connections between the Euro-Atlantic and Asia-Pacific theatres. Latest #MilitaryBalance analysis | Read more: https://lnkd.in/eMhSKMcA

I’m excited to share my latest article for the Lithuanian Annual Strategic Review. I discuss how Finland is embracing a Nordic-Atlantic orientation within NATO, driven by strategic military factors and, also, cooperation beyond the alliance's structures. Importantly, this evolving approach does not overlook the Baltic Sea region or Finland's Baltic allies, as both are essential to Finnish national security. ➡ https://lnkd.in/dihx_JHB

https://lnkd.in/gueiCrVU How could these tensions evolve, and what are the possible scenarios for resolution or escalation? By Hugo Keji The evolution of tensions between NATO and Russia could follow various paths, ranging from further escalation to potential resolution, depending on several factors. Here are some possible scenarios: 1. Continued Escalation Increased Military Confrontation: Tensions could escalate if either side intensifies its military presence or engages in provocative actions, such as......

ICYMI I have a new piece published in UA: Ukraine Analytica on what Ukraine can do to integrate itself in the Euro-Atlantic security commitment at a time when NATO membership seems unlikely for the foreseeable future.

DEFENSE – COHESION – RESPONSIVENESS   The international context shows the importance of acting in cohesion and unity of operations. Committed to deterring any aggressor from threatening the Alliance’s eastern flank, NATO is strengthening its presence in the area, particularly as part of the transition from battalion to brigade level. The 🇫🇷 armed forces regularly engage in cooperation activities with their allies in the area.   Within the framework of NATO and its bilateral relations, France is providing strong support to the Baltic States, especially Estonia, which is in direct contact with the Russian threat. Between the beginning of November and mid-December 2024, NATO has been engaged in a trio of exercises organised in all three environments (air, sea and land).   These sequences illustrate the cohesion and unity of the Allies involved. As part of the Alliance’s defensive posture, these realistic and demanding multi-domain exercises strengthen NATO’s rapid reaction capability and confirm its ability to act together to deal with any crisis.  

As the United States prepares to host the historic NATO Summit in Washington D.C. this week, Charge d’Affaires ad interim Cherrie Daniels (to the right) and Captain Todd Santala (to the left) unveiled the "NATO 75 Years" - banner at the Embassy. The Summit marks 75 years of achievements, demonstrates the strength and unity of our transatlantic bond, advances the implementation of the most robust deterrence and defense plans since the end of the Cold War, and showcases NATO’s vital role in defending our future, for generations to come. NATO is stronger than ever. As threats have evolved, NATO remains as unified as ever. The historic enlargement of the Alliance with Finland and Sweden strengthens NATO and our collective ability to deter and defend. #NATOSummit #StrongerTogether #WeAreNATO U.S. Mission to NATO

Interoperability starts with regular practice among partners. Out Italian military partners understand the need and what is required of each of us....together.

📢 The European Pillar within NATO: what does it really mean? 🌍 The term "European Pillar" in NATO sparks debates on EU and NATO's roles in global security. Yet, its meaning remains elusive. Is it about EU states taking more action within NATO? Or the EU playing a bigger role in defense? 🔍 Our latest Future Europe Journal dives into these questions, tracing the term’s history and conceptualizing its practical implications. Can the European Pillar support both NATO's transatlantic security and EU's autonomy? 🔗 You can read the full article here: https://bit.ly/3Wu2CZk #ELF #FEUJournal

What does Russia's deployment of long-range missiles mean for Scandinavia? Russia's decision to deploy long-range missiles in the Leningrad Military District has raised concerns in Scandinavia, writes infoBRICS. Now, for example, the entire territory of Finland is within striking distance. However, this is just a result of Helsinki joining the most aggressive military cartel in the world, notes the article's author. Over the past couple of years, especially since the start of a special military operation, the geopolitical landscape of Europe has been marked by increasing tensions under the dominance of NATO. The main source of instability is the alliance's relentless expansionist tendencies, particularly since it officially extended its reach into Scandinavia, specifically into Finland, a country with a very long border with Russia. Helsinki's decision not only to join NATO but also to host American military bases has left Moscow no choice but to further strengthen the Leningrad Military District, which now includes the republics of Karelia and Komi, the Arkhangelsk, Vologda, Kaliningrad, Leningrad, Murmansk, Novgorod, and Pskov regions, as well as the federal city of St. Petersburg and the Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug.