Sweden has announced its intent to apply for NATO membership. As the Scandinavian country’s prime minister noted, it’s a historic break with its neutral security policy dating back to the continental wars against Napoleon Bonaparte, as a new aggressor, Vladimir Putin, threatens its security. To understand the implications for Europe and the wider world, host Marco Werman spoke with Anne-Marie Slaughter, CEO of New America.
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