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This analysis follows-on from the author’s previous briefing looking at the challenges of Ukrainian sovereignty and questions of territorial disposition in a potentia
Finland and Sweden look set to declare their readiness to join NATO later this month in time for the alliance summit in Spain at the end of June. However, neither country proposes to hold a referendum on NATO membership, despite both countries doing so prior to EU membership in 1994.
This article was originally published by Wall Street International Magazine on 18 February 2022 and is reproduced with the kind permission of the author.
In addition to reports and initiatives on NATO-related issues, NATO Watch offers regular comment on current and breaking news (below). To receive email-prompts please ask to be added to the ‘comment’ mailing list by signing-up here. You can also get an RSS feed of these comments (also available on the ‘sign-up’ page) which will appear on a web site or your desktop. Or check here regularly.
Key challenges in settling the Ukraine conflict: Security status, neutrality and security guarantees
This analysis follows-on from the author’s previous briefing looking at the challenges of Ukrainian sovereignty and questions of territorial disposition in a potentia
Should Finland and Sweden hold a referendum on NATO membership?
Finland and Sweden look set to declare their readiness to join NATO later this month in time for the alliance summit in Spain at the end of June. However, neither country proposes to hold a referendum on NATO membership, despite both countries doing so prior to EU membership in 1994.
Key challenges in settling the Ukraine conflict: Territorial disposition and sovereignty
An end to the Russo-Ukrainian war is, regrettably, not yet in sight.
BAE Systems and the Levelling-flat Agenda
In February, the UK Government unveiled its flagship Levelling Up plan to improve opportunities across the country.
Are Putin’s days numbered? People power will be his undoing
By Ian Davis
28 February 2022
The NATO-Russia-Ukraine train wreck: Options for peace
By Hall Gardner*
This article was originally published by Wall Street International Magazine on 18 February 2022 and is reproduced with the kind permission of the author.
Militarism Cannot Prevent War: An urgent call for de-escalation, demilitarisation, and disarmament in relation to Ukraine and beyond
By Ray Acheson*
How to end the Ukraine crisis and redirect military spending towards climate, health and prosperity
Europe needs to form its own Non-Aligned Movement
1 February 2022
NATO foreign ministers speak tough on Ukraine, while burying the lessons from Afghanistan
An analysis of the NATO Foreign Ministers Meeting, Riga, Latvia, 30 November – 1 December 2021
By Dr. Ian Davis, NATO Watch
Key activities and decisions taken:
NATO Secretary General attempts to hold the line on nuclear sharing: Germany and Norway caught in the crosshairs
Dr. Ian Davis
23 November 2021