Anna Wieslander in the Wall Street Journal on the Nordic countries leading the defense effort and support to Ukraine
April 22, 2025: Anna Wieslander, Chair of the ISDP Board, was interviewed by the Wall Street Journal on the Nordic countries leading the defense effort and support to Ukraine.
“For a long time, the Nordic countries were better known for their peace efforts and cozy living than militarism.”
“Now, they are shedding that persona. The Nordics have emerged as a model for Europe’s defense. They are leading efforts to reverse decades of military drawdowns to counter both Russian aggression and uncertain security guarantees from the Trump White House.”
“The four main Nordic countries are among Europe’s top donors of military aid to Ukraine by population, and have taken steps to usher in a new regional security architecture that’s less reliant on the U.S.”
“Propping up Ukraine’s own defense industry is a sustainable way to add deterrence against Russia while the U.S. blocks Ukrainian membership of NATO, said Anna Wieslander.