Why Did Turkey Ratify Finland’s but Not Sweden’s NATO Bid?
To meet these expectations, the Finnish government applied for NATO membership in May last year together with Sweden.
As Finland Gets Closer to NATO, Sweden Has Yet to Dispel Turkey’s Concerns
n March 9, the trilateral talks between Turkey, Sweden, and Finland restarted in Brussels.
Sweden and Finland NATO Membership: The Calculus of Alliance Politics
If the current debates on—or Turkish reservations regarding—the application by Sweden and Finland for NATO membership are reviewed, the calculus of the alliance, per the identified parameters, can expose the pains and gains for these countries, NATO, and, specifically, Turkey.
Sweden and Finland NATO Membership and the Militarization of the Baltic Sea
Read: Will Sweden and Finland Join NATO amid the Russia-Ukraine War?The lack of foresight and predictions hints at a possible divergence in international relations between the U.
Sweden and Finland to Apply for NATO in May
Recently, Finland and Sweden, which traditionally take an approach of non-alignment and military independence, face predicaments of policy change with respect to their pacifism and the historic decision of joining NATO.
Will Sweden and Finland Join NATO amid the Russia-Ukraine War?
How will the Russia-Ukraine War affect the stance of countries that have historically followed a non-aligned or neutral status? Past political and military tensions with Russia have been used to open public discussion in Finland and Sweden, and to lobby for the idea of breaking with the past security identity policy and join NATO.
NATO Launches Unprecedented Nordic Response Drill
More than 20,000 soldiers from 13 nations, including a record-breaking participation of over 4,000 Finnish soldiers, will partake in drills over nearly two weeks in the northern regions of Finland, Norway, and Sweden, starting from March 4, 2024.
Turkey Approves Sweden’s NATO Membership Bid Following 20-Month Delay
urkey's parliament ratified Sweden's NATO membership bid on January 23, 2024, overcoming a 20-month delay and eliminating a significant obstacle to expanding the transatlantic military alliance.
Turkey’s Parliamentary Foreign Affairs Commission Has Given the Green Light to Sweden’s NATO Membership Bid
urkey's parliamentary foreign affairs commission has given the green light to Sweden's NATO membership bid, signaling a crucial step forward in the enlargement of the Western alliance.
Finland Erects Barriers, Closes Border Crossings with Russia to Control Migrant Influx
Read: Why Did Turkey Ratify Finland’s but Not Sweden’s NATO Bid?
Suspicions of Russian officials' involvement
The Finnish government's recent decision to close four key southeastern border crossings with Russia raised suspicions of Russian officials' involvement in the migrant influx.
Britain Allowed the EU into Cyprus, Now It Must Use NATO to Kick It Out
Turkey has shown good will towards other countries' bids for NATO membership when they have taken the necessary steps of rapprochement, as in the case of Sweden and Finland.
The Future of Far-Right Parties in Europe
The latest such examples come from Italy, Sweden, and Finland.
How to Navigate Turkish-Swedish Relations and Counterterrorism Shifts
Unraveling the dynamics
A similar shift was also occurring in Finland's neighboring country and close partner, Sweden.
The Vilnius Summit: What Are the Prospects for NATO?
Lastly, by ratifying Finland's accession in March 2023, Turkey had demonstrated its historic and principled support for NATO's open-door policy and sent a message to Sweden, which was given the green light by Turkey on the first day of the Summit.
25 Countries and 250 Warplanes: NATO Launches the Largest Drills in Its History
ome 10,000 personnel from 25 countries, including Japan and Sweden, will take part in NATO military drills kicking off on June 12, 2023, and lasting until June 23, which some observers believe aims at sending a message to Russia, with the participation of of 250 fighterjets.
Should We Give Up Our Digital Sovereignty to China or the US?
Besides Huawei, only Ericsson (Sweden) and Nokia (Finland) have the capability of building complete 5G networks, but at much higher costs.
Turkey’s Defense Is Getting Stronger Even Without the American F16s
congress will probably not allow the sale of F-16s to Turkey or will put forward some conditions, such as not using the jets against Greece or unconditional ratification of Sweden and Finland’s NATO membership.
Sweden Must Face Its Commitments Instead of Instrumentalizing Anti-Turkish and Anti-Muslim Sentiments
By providing them legal and political protection, Sweden has helped such organizations stay in touch with the world.
What Goes Wrong With Sweden’s “Limitless” Freedom of Expression?
ollowing Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, NATO membership was deemed so essential and urgent for Russia’s neighbouring countries, Sweden and Finland, that an intense diplomacy traffic was initiated immediately after the start of the war.
Turkey’s NATO Membership: Saving the Country from NATO Itself?
Read: Sweden's NATO Membership: Will Turkey's Realism Prevail?Turkey’s contributions to the alliance did not end when the Soviet bloc was dissolved in 1991.
