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ANALYSIS: Sweden’s NATO Membership Marks the End of Its Long-Standing Neutrality
Sweden sought NATO membership in response to growing security concerns.
NATO Fighters Escorted Russian Aircraft That Violated Airspace 6 Times in a Week
NATO fighter jets scrambled six times last week to escort Russian military aircraft which violated international airspace over the Baltic Sea.
Swedish Agreement With NATO Under Fire
Sweden, well known for its neutrality, is strengthening its ties with NATO, as it is set to sign a “host nation agreement” with the organization. This means, among other things, that NATO will be able to conduct military exercises in Sweden. Critics argue that this will lead to environmental problems, as well as increased Russian presence in the Baltic Sea.
Archaeologists to Explore Secrets of Mars—the Fiercest Warship of the 16th Century
The Mars, named after the Roman god of war, was once the largest and fiercest warship in the world and the leading ship in the fleet of King Eric XIV of Sweden.
World’s Seas Must Go on ‘Pollution Diet,’ Says Biologist
Agricultural chemical runoff is creating masses of algae in many coastal regions worldwide, which in turn suck oxygen needed for sea life out of the water.
