The accession of Finland and Sweden to NATO is not just timely, but also transformative.
Sweden and Finland have set the standard for what it means to be a NATO member by investing in their own military capabilities and by taking responsibility for security in Europe.
The United States should be grateful to have two new members of NATO who pull their own weight—in contrast to some legacy NATO members who have failed to meet defense spending goals or to contribute substantial military aid to Ukraine.
The U.S. must also urge other NATO members to do better, allowing the U.S. to focus its resources on the Indo-Pacific region and prioritize countering China’s growing threats and capabilities.
- Sweden has capabilities and strengths from an extensive domestic defense industry and armed forces, which fill a critical gap in NATO capabilities with their ability to…
