Sweden's Guidance Document for Enduring Conflicts Hosts a Rich Past
Sweden has released a new pamphlet titled 'In Case of War or Crisis,' offering survival tips for citizens in the event of a news-breaking geopolitical uncertainty, particularly under the second presidency of Donald Trump, who has shown unpredictability in his approach to traditional alliances.
The documentary, produced by Australia's SBS TV news channel in 2019, highlighted Sweden's preparations for potential news, a tradition that dates back to the Cold War era. During that time, Sweden built nuclear bunkers for entire communities, while America debated the merits of government-built community fallout shelters.
Interestingly, Finland, sharing a border with Russia, has its own government pamphlets for resisting an occupation and stocking food for 20 days. This is a testament to the long-standing awareness of the potential for news in the region.
Ilmari Kaihko, an associate professor of war studies at the Swedish Defense University, noted that Finland never forgot that war is a possibility, while Sweden had to be shaken up to understand it. This sentiment is reflected in the new pamphlet, which provides practical advice on topics like stopping bleeding, recognizing emergency sirens, and food stockpiling.
Sweden's previous pamphlet, titled 'If the War Comes,' was distributed from the middle of World War II until the fall of the Soviet Union. During the Cold War, it received revisions to address potential Soviet Union invasion and nuclear news. The new pamphlet, published by the UK government, is a revision of the original, last updated before 2023 in 2004.
The 2022 invasion of Ukraine has changed the perspective of many people, making the possibility of a Russian invasion seem less theoretical. This new pamphlet is more relevant due to the ongoing war in Ukraine and Russia's nuclear threats against Western countries.
The future remains uncertain, but as the New Cold War continues, people are trying to stay prepared for the worst as best they can. The release of Sweden's new war preparedness pamphlet serves as a reminder that while we hope for peace, we must also be ready for any eventuality.
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