Economist Podcasts Over the Finnish line: NATO set to grow
Mar 28, 2023
Matt Steinglass, Europe correspondent for The Economist, and Tom Lee-Devlin, Global business correspondent, dive deep into Finland's historic NATO accession and what it means for Russia and European security. They explore the challenges faced by Western multinationals in a volatile geopolitical landscape. Additionally, they discuss an unexpected trend: TikTok's influence on the popularity of romance novels in Britain, revealing how social media reshapes cultural consumption.
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Turkey's Objections
- Turkey delayed Finland and Sweden's NATO applications, primarily due to issues with Sweden.
- Turkey's concerns centered on Kurdish refugees in Sweden and wanted deportations.
Shift From Neutrality
- Russia's invasion of Ukraine prompted Finland to join NATO.
- The Winter War, where Finland repelled a larger Soviet force, shaped their perspective on Russia.
Winter War Tactics
- During the Winter War, outnumbered Finnish troops effectively stopped Soviet advances.
- They targeted the lead and rear vehicles of Soviet columns, trapping them on roads.