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Why Sweden and Finland joined NATO
GZERO Europe

Why Sweden and Finland joined NATO

Was the Swedish and Finnish decision to move into NATO, was that driven by fear of Russia attacking them? Carl Bildt, former prime minister of Sweden, shares his perspective on European politics from Hanoi, Vietnam.

US approves F-16s for Turkey, moving Sweden NATO membership closer
GZERO Europe

US approves F-16s for Turkey, moving Sweden NATO membership closer

How are things proceeding with the ratification of the Swedish membership in NATO? What about British generals and others warning for the danger of a major war in Europe? Carl Bildt, former prime minister of Sweden, shares his perspective on European politics from Stockholm.

Washington’s controversial new approach to foreign aid
Analysis

Washington’s controversial new approach to foreign aid

Since returning to power in 2025, the Trump administration has drastically changed the answer to this question, pursuing an ‘America First’ philosophy that is dramatically more transactional: the US will give you money, but you must give the US something valuable in return.