Finland joined Nato military alliance on April 4, 2023
On April 4th, 2023, Finland announced that it has joined the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). The political and military alliance of countries from North America and Europe. The move came as a surprise to many. As Finland had long maintained a policy of neutrality and non-alignment in international affairs. The decision is likely to have significant implications for Finland's security, foreign policy, and relations with its neighbors, particularly Russia.
The decision to join NATO was not taken lightly by Finland's leaders. In recent years, Finland has become increasingly concerned about Russia's assertiveness in the region. Particularly in the wake of the annexation of Crimea in 2014 and the ongoing conflict in eastern Ukraine. These events, coupled with a perceived lack of ...