Russia’s security relations with Finland, Norway, and Sweden
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Authors
Hayden, Rory J.
Subjects
Finland
Norway
Russia
Soviet Union
Sweden
United States
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
European Union
Article 5
collective defense
security
cooperation
bilateral
Partnership for Peace
Arctic Council
United Nations
northern flank
military reform
military modernization
Arctic
North Atlantic
Baltic Sea region
Norway
Russia
Soviet Union
Sweden
United States
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
European Union
Article 5
collective defense
security
cooperation
bilateral
Partnership for Peace
Arctic Council
United Nations
northern flank
military reform
military modernization
Arctic
North Atlantic
Baltic Sea region
Advisors
Tsypkin, Mikhail
Yost, David S.
Date of Issue
2017-09
Date
Sep-17
Publisher
Monterey, California: Naval Postgraduate School
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Abstract
This thesis examines the role that NATO and the United States play in the security policies of Finland, Norway, and Sweden, and Russia’s views on the activities of the Alliance and the United States along its northern flank. An analysis of the foreign and security policies of Finland, Norway, and Sweden indicates that these three countries view Russian activities in the region as a security threat. The thesis finds that NATO and the United States play a large role in the security calculations of Finland, Norway, and Sweden, while Russia considers the Alliance and the United States as threats to its national security. The thesis encompasses economic and political consideration; the historical context between Russia and Finland, Norway, and Sweden; and the current security policies of all four countries. It also analyzes NATO considerations, bilateral relations, and potential regional security implications. This thesis recommends that Norway continue to seek an increase in NATO activity in the region, while Finland and Sweden should seek NATO membership unless they are willing to combat potential Russian aggression alone.
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