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1. 1. The swing of the pendulum: Sweden's pivot to NATO : A case of small states' shift in security policy

   University essay from Försvarshögskolan

   Author : Irena Bonnier; [2024]
   Keywords : Security and defence policy; Sweden; NATO; Small states studies; Deterrence; Shelter theory s political military dimension; Realism; Foreign Policy Change; Domestic determinants of small states security policy; Process-tracing; Säkerhets- och försvarspolitik; Sverige; NATO; Småstatsteori; Avskräckning; Vindskyddsteorins politiska militära dimension; Realism; Utrikespolitisk förändring; Inhemska påverkansfaktorer på småstaters säkerhetspolitik; Processpårning;

   Abstract : Sweden is the only state in the Baltic Sea region currently not under NATO protection, which puts the state in a particularly vulnerable position. On 18 May 2022, Sweden officially deemed NATO alignment a more effective option of security strategy in projecting deterrence and dealing with the security challenges the state is facing, compared to a strategy of non-alignment which has been Sweden’s security posture for over 200 years. READ MORE

3. 2. From Reassurance to Deterrence : Tracing Small State Influence Within NATO Decision-Making

   University essay from Försvarshögskolan

   Author : Jesper Lehto; [2023]
   Keywords : small states; international organizations; NATO; decision-making; power; influence; process-tracing; elite interviews;

   Abstract : This study investigates how small states can employ different strategies to overcome structural disadvantages and exert influence within NATO. To this end, the establishment of Enhanced Forward Presence (eFP) has been used as case study to explore how the three Baltic states – Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania – undertook deliberate efforts during the decision-making process to serve their long-time policy preferences. READ MORE

4. 3. NATO and Member States' Strategic Culture : The influence of NATO membership on Danish and Norwegian strategic culture

   University essay from Försvarshögskolan

   Author : Hugo Dooley; [2023]
   Keywords : Strategic culture; Strategic culture change; NATO; NATO strategic concept; Alliance membership; Nordic NATO membership;

   Abstract : This comparative case study examines alliance memberships’ impact on two states’ strategic culture. It focuses on changes in Danish and Norwegian strategic culture during 2008-2012, examining if and how NATO membership and specifically NATO's 2010 strategic concept impacted potential changes in the states’ strategic culture. READ MORE

5. 4. Fall in Line or Fall Behind? : Cooperation in cyberspace between the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation and the European Union.

   University essay from Försvarshögskolan

   Author : Vendela Rupp; [2019]
   Keywords : Cyberspace; Cyber-Defence; Cyber-Security; Policy; Strategy; NATO; EU;

   Abstract : This study explores the relationship between the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation and the European Union in cyberspace. The two organisations have differing approaches to combat threats from cyberspace but are continuously deepening their cooperative efforts. READ MORE

6. 5. Design and Implementation of a Glider Control System

   University essay from KTH/Optimeringslära och systemteori

   Author : Hannah Lindberg; [2015]
   Keywords : ROBEX; MOTH; glider; buoyancy; OBC; actuators; pitch; deflection; AHRS;

   Abstract : ROBEX is a unique research project combining Airbus Defence and Space’s robotics expertise with deep-sea exploration technology to discover more about the most extreme environments environments known to man. As a part of this project, a deep-sea glider called MOTH, is under development with the objective to determine whether gliders can be used as a platform for bathymetric and electromagnetic soundings of the seafloor as well as for new water column research. READ MORE