Bangladesh, March 9 -- In a significant departure from its 200-year tradition of neutrality, Sweden finds itself at the precipice of joining the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), marking a consequential shift in its defense policy. This decision, fueled by the specter of Russias actions in Ukraine and amplified by NATOs strategic maneuvers, has stirred both domestic debate and international concern. Swedens potential entry into NATO, coupled with Finlands recent accession, effectively eradicates the last buffer zone between NATO and Russia in Northern Europe. Such developments raise profound questions about the regions security landscape and the implications of Swedens departure from its long-standing neutrality.

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