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Originally Posted by Kapitan
Well there is some reasons as to why Sweden has a low profile foreign policy, mainly its due to the constitution forbidding alliances which is why Sweden is not part of NATO.
Sweden is home grown defense and is centered on a defensive strategy the idea hold the borders mentality does not allow offensive capabilities.
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Fully aware of Sweden's position on these issues. Partnership for peace is part, agreement. (A Beginning) or Enhanced Opportunity Partners, there are several. But again, I want to emphasize that the left-wing political movement that has ruled and prevails in Sweden is an obstacle to further "agreements". And there is reason for NATO to also be critical of itself, not because I think that major changes are to come. Stoltenberg is certainly doing his job, but he needs to put more pressure on other countries, so that they contribute more in defense spending (US alone at least 35 percent) and development within their own structural system. If you look at the EU and look at its large negative breadth that has allowed too many countries to enter, in a perspective it can be converted to also include NATO after the fall of the wall, 14 countries are accepted and at least two are waiting, this is not a too positive situation, as quality needs to prevail over quantity.