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Sweden: Defense Chiefs Make Controversial War Remarks

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Sweden: Defense Chiefs Make Controversial War Remarks
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JAN 2024
Image copyright: Nils Petter Nilsson/Getty Image News via Getty Images (Sept. 08, 2023)
story last updated JAN 2024

The Spin

Narrative A

These dire comments reflect alarming rhetoric in an attempt to ramp up Sweden's military complex. Ratcheting up an irrational fear of Russia may help Sweden feel more important to NATO than it actually is. Such irresponsible comments cause angst and confusion domestically and are not helpful on the geopolitical stage, either. Sweden's military establishment should be more careful about how it conveys its threat assessments to the public.

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Narrative B

The world didn't pay enough attention when Russia attacked Georgia and annexed Crimea. The same can be seen in the lead-up to the Ukraine war — Putin himself disingenuously dismissed the suggestion. Sweden's officials have learned the right lessons. Now may not be the Scandinavian nation's moment to gloat over 200 years of peace. These comments speak to the need for a responsible Swedish military posture in light of the path to NATO ascension and a growing threat from the Kremlin.

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