Peacemaker Finland Is Now Part of Nuclear NATO

BY: Medea Benjamin & Nicolas J.S. Davies

Finland joined NATO on April 4, 2023, creating the longest border between NATO and Russia at 830 miles.

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Finnish border with Russia is a potential flashpoint as it's close to Russia's nuclear submarine base. World War III may begin here.

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Finland was neutral for 75 years, but now has a large military and joined NATO. 83% of Finns would resist invasion.

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Support for NATO membership in Finland increased from 26% to 78% after the Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022.

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Finnish political leaders have been more pro-NATO than the public, despite long-standing support for neutrality.

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Finland's Afghanistan review found troops engaged in combat as part of NATO, prioritizing relations with US and NATO over stability.

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Finnish forces prioritized deepening collaboration with US and NATO over stabilizing Afghanistan, leading to reflexive escalation.

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Finland's decision to join NATO may leave it dangerously exposed on the front lines of a war with Russia.

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