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Sweden joins NATO, ends 200 years of being neutral
Updated On: 03 March, 2024 05:30 AM IST | Stockholm | Agencies
Move comes amid fears of escalation in global geo-political conflicts
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Swedish citizens are welcoming the move. Pic/Getty Images
Sweden’s last war ended in 1814, and when the rifles and cannons it aimed at Norway fell silent, the once-warring power would not take up arms again. For the next two centuries, Sweden embraced a policy of neutrality, refusing to take sides in wars or join any military alliance. It was a stance that kept peace at home and contributed to the country becoming a prosperous welfare state and humanitarian superpower.
This remarkably long era of nonalignment is coming to a close as Sweden joins NATO. The ceremonial formalities are expected soon, after 18 months of delays while Turkey and Hungary held up ratification and sought concessions from other members of the alliance.
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