Almedalen Week 2023: The Nordic Region in NATO – are future peace and security assured?
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Johannes Jansson/norden.org
Will peace and security be guaranteed for all in the Nordic Region when all of our countries are in NATO? And for how long can we feel safe?
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Dates
28.06.2023
Time
05:00 PM - 05:45 PM
Location
Almedalsveckan
Strandvägen 4
Strands veranda
Wisby Strand
Sweden
Type
Debate meeting
Russia’s unprovoked invasion of Ukraine has led to the likelihood that all of the Nordic countries will soon be members of NATO.
The shift by Sweden and Finland from non-alignment to NATO membership has been made at record speed. What impact will their NATO membership have on defence and security co-operation in the Nordic Region, and how safe can the people of the Region feel?
Previously a taboo subject, defence has also become one of the most important issues for the Nordic Council. Why the dramatic change?
Panellists:
- Heléne Björklund MP, Sweden, Nordic Council
- Aud Kolberg, Norway’s Ambassador to Sweden
- Stefan Wallin, Former Minister of Defence, Finland
- Ann-Sophie Dahl, Senior Associate Professor, Nato expert, Atlantic Council
Moderator: Sharon Jåma
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