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Thursday, October 17, 2024

Sweden's Nuclear Ambiguities with USA

Published: 2024-06-16

Despite Peter Hultqvist's "clarification," the defense cooperation agreement (DCA) between Sweden and the USA permits America to bring nuclear weapons into Sweden.

This loophole contrasts with Norway and Denmark, which explicitly reject nuclear weapons in their US agreements.

The DCA relinquishes Swedish control over American military actions on its soil, raising concerns about Sweden's sovereignty.

Although Sweden is bound by the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), the DCA creates legal ambiguities similar to those seen in NATO European countries hosting US nukes.

The Swedish government and opposition downplay these risks, emphasizing that the matter is not relevant "in peacetime.

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