Madolyn Moore

Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Finland and Sweden swiftly applied for NATO membership. Shortly after, both countries were admitted into the alliance, and Finland and Sweden have since become two of its most capable and responsible members.   Prior to its accession into NATO, Finland maintained military non-alignment, separate from formal military alliance, in an effort to maintain neutrality. Public opinion shifted drastically against neutrality and in favor of NATO membership…