Dienas grauds

[..] The issue of Sweden being able to defend itself militarily and/or being a member of NATO is directly related to the freedom and independence of the Baltic States. A strong and stable neighbour on whom you can rely will in itself not guarantee a bright future for these three small nations. But a militarily weak neighbour whose territory may be used by an aggressive opponent would be a concern for any nation that wants to live in peace and stability.[..]

[..]In safeguarding the rear of the Baltic States, Sweden has an important role in preventing Russian forces from cutting off Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania from their allies. As pointed out by retired Major General Karlis Neretnieks, access to Swedish territory and airspace will be decisive if NATO is called on to defend the Baltic States. Denying an opponent the same access would also be crucial. By lacking the capacity to defend its own territory and failing to make any preparations to either support NATO – led operations or receive assistan ce, Sweden is undermining NATO’s ability to defend the Baltic States.[..]

vara bungas: citāts no Igaunijā bāzētas analītiskās grupas ICDS-International Centre for Defence Studies pētījuma par Zviedrijas militāro attīstību 2014.gadā.  Tikai 9 lapas, ir vērts izlasīt visu. Galvenā doma: Aizstāvēt Baltijas valstis pret pilna profila konvencionālo karu neizdosies, ja Zviedrija paliks neitrāla vai kļūs disfunkcionāla.