Nordic Defense Cluster Offers Blueprint for NATO's Eastern Flanks
Matti Pesu argues that the deepening military integration among Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden provides a viable model for strengthening NATO's deterrence against Russia. By creating a regional 'deterrence cluster' with shared command structures and joint operations, these nations demonstrate how subregional cooperation can enhance collective defense, particularly as Washington pushes Europe to assume greater responsibility for its own security.