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Recommendation 95
95
Likewise, Mr Lapsley told us that the accession of Sweden and Finland gave NATO “strategic...
Conclusion
Likewise, Mr Lapsley told us that the accession of Sweden and Finland gave NATO “strategic depth”, since it has always been assumed that in the event of any conflict with Russia, NATO would need to fight very closely with Finland and Sweden, and now that geography has become integral to NATO. 114
Government Response
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