This podcast is AI-powered discussion using the Google Language Model of an interim report from the Royal Swedish Academy of War Sciences ( project SV-A-R ), focusing on the implications for Swedish security and defence policy from 2025 to 2029. The authors, Lars-Erik Lundin and Michael Sahlin, explore the global and regional trends affecting Sweden, particularly the ongoing war in Ukraine, the Middle East, and the growing power of China and India. They highlight the uncertainties surrounding the US presidential election and the potential for increased fragmentation within the Western world, potentially leading to a shift from a value-based community to a transactional approach. The report warns of the growing threat of a global system collapse and the need for Sweden to strengthen its national resilience in the face of these challenges. The authors analyse the impact of a potential second Trump presidency and the increasingly complex geopolitical landscape, emphasizing the need for Sweden to engage in a broader range of diplomatic and military partnerships beyond NATO and the EU, while also preparing for a potential increase in military threats from Russia. The document concludes by urging a more holistic approach to Swedish security policy, taking into account the interconnectedness of global threats and the need for proactive responses to potential systemic instability.
The written report in Swedish: https://kkrva.se/hot/2024:3/bihafte-lundin-sahlin-sverige-i-nato-och-eu-2025-2029.pdf
