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Increased tensions between NATO and Russia are evident after Sweden joined the said organization.
Despite increased tensions between NATO and Russia, Sweden’s admission further strengthens their security and alliance as a whole. (Photo: Derasat)
The Increasing Tension Between NATO And Russia
Sweden’s admission into NATO resulted in increased tension between NATO and Russia. It also marks a significant shift in the geopolitical landscape, particularly in the Arctic region.
With Sweden joining the US-led alliance, tensions between NATO and Russia increased. One reason for the increased tension between NATO and Russia is that seven out of eight Arctic Council members are now NATO allies.
Sweden’s decision to join NATO, which later led to increased tensions between NATO and Russia, was influenced by factors such as the Russian invasion of Ukraine and close cooperation with Finland.
By integrating its air and naval forces into NATO structures, Sweden enhances its military capabilities despite increasing the tension between NATO and Russia. The enhanced military capabilities are particular in airborne incident response and maritime surveillance in the Baltic Sea and Arctic region.
According to a published article by Eurasia Review, overall, despite increasing tension between NATO and Russia, Sweden’s inclusion in NATO strengthens both its security and the alliance as a whole.
Importance Of Arctic Security
In a published article by The American University, Arctic security is becoming increasingly important due to great power competition between the US, Russia, and China, as well as the impacts of climate change.
The region is a center stage for global security challenges, particularly for transatlantic relations. The Arctic is significant for both sides of the Atlantic, with shared interests and responsibilities.
However, there are regional differences in security drivers, with the European Arctic more focused on Russian activities and the North American Arctic concerned about Chinese threats.
