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Finland moves to allow hosting of nuclear weapons in dangerous shift
Europe

Finland moves to allow hosting of nuclear weapons in dangerous shift

Washington should make clear that it does not want to place nukes near the 800-plus mile Russian-Finnish border

What will NATO do with its giant Arctic footprint?
Europe

What will NATO do with its giant Arctic footprint?

The accession of Sweden and Finland means the alliance truly dominates the region, agitating already frail relations with Russia

Finlandize Ukraine
Europe

Finlandize Ukraine

To avoid a longer war with Russia, Kyiv should follow Helsinki's path from the Cold War

Ukraine should take a page out of Finland’s fight with Stalin
Europe

Ukraine should take a page out of Finland’s fight with Stalin

Helsinki had to sacrifice territory for autonomy, but its pride and prosperity soared

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Europe

What if Turkey blocks Finland and Sweden NATO bids?

Many believe Ankara can be mollified — at a cost — but rejection of the Nordic countries’ ascension remains a real possibility.

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Middle East

Turkey's pyrrhic victory at NATO

Erdogan finally acquiesced to Finland and Sweden’s membership in the Atlantic Alliance after failing to get everything he wanted in return.