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Analytical paper IE RAS No 18, 2025 «Transformation of Northern European Security: the Role of NORDEFCO amid Geopolitical Tensions»
- 29 May 2025
IE RAS presents Analytical papers of IE RAS No 18, 2025 «Transformation of Northern European Security: the Role of NORDEFCO amid Geopolitical Tensions» (in Russian) by Sergey Grinyaev, Doctor of Technical Sciences, Chief Researcher at the Center for Arctic Research of the Department of Country Studies, Institute of Europe, Russian Academy of Sciences.
The article examines the transformation of security architecture in the Baltic-Scandinavian macroregion in the context of geopolitical tensions caused by the accession of Finland and Sweden to NATO in 2023-2024. The author analyzes the role of NORDEFCO in deepening military integration of Nordic countries, focusing on updating the Memorandum of Understanding of 2025. Special attention is paid to strengthening joint air defense, developing defense industry and protecting critical infrastructure in the Baltic Sea. It describes the challenges for Russia caused by the strengthening of NATO's military presence, and offers recommendations for adapting Russia's strategy in the region, including increased monitoring, diplomatic efforts, and development of asymmetric capabilities.
