Naturalising nuclear deterrence: A comparative analysis of Finnish and Swedish discourses on nuclear weapon politics, 2016-22
Journal: Trepo - Institutional Repository of Tampere University
Year: 2024

Finland and Sweden’s decisions to join NATO not only marks the end of a long period of neutrality and military non-alignment for the Nordic neighbours - they also require major shifts in their policies and self-perceptions related to nuclear weapons, disarmament, and nuclear deterrence. Drawing on a comparative research design and theory on depoliticisation, this article analyses how joining a nuclear alliance was made possible in two historical contexts marked by traditional opposition towards