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Old 16th Jun 2014, 19:07
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Whenurhappy
 
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Sweden has a very good working relationship with NATO - it has been a troop contributing nation for a numbe rof operationsand took a very active part in the Libyan Air Campaign. It is, in fact, a member in all but name, but of course, does not have the collective defence that is afforded by Washington Treaty Art. 5. Arguably, Russia's belligerancy has increased domestic calls for applying for NATO membership.
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