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T1 The challenges for Sweden’s defence and security policies: old and new
A1 Pedone, Luiz
A2 Ediciones Universidad de Valladolid
K1 Seguridad internacional
K1 Suecia Defensa nacional
K1 Suecia Relaciones internacionales
AB This article explores Sweden´s defence and security policies in view of old and new geopolitical realities. Extensive document research and interviews were the empirical basis for testing hipotheses: 1) internal politics had little consequence over policies; 2) influence on security through innovative programmes; 3) industrial cooperation and strategic partnerships improved defence industrial base; and 4) contributing to International Security through active participation in UN, NATO and EU peace missions. Both Social-Democratic and Moderate governments have rather shown a great pragmatism. A new public administration was developed in countries emerging from the Soviet sphere. Cooperation and strategic partnerships are now responsible for an increased industrial-technological capacity in Sweden and partners. Increased peace missions participation enlarged international Sweden’s influence. Changing from neutrality to non-alignment better translates the current geopolitical challenges in Northern Europe, Arctic and Baltic regions. These results imply that new security concerns are present and should be considered by policy-makers.
SN 1132-7170
YR 2016
FD 2016
LK http://uvadoc.uva.es/handle/10324/23062
UL http://uvadoc.uva.es/handle/10324/23062
LA spa
NO Revista de estudios europeos, 2016, N.68, pags.75-93
DS UVaDOC
RD 06-jul-2024