SWEDISH NEUTRALITY POLICY IN THE XXI CENTURY

The article examines the neutrality policy of Sweden in 21st century. Kingdom is one few countries on international scene century that implements its foreign through a neutrality. It should be noted has not directly participated any military conflicts since Napoleonic Wars. Also, analyzes Sweden's response to modern security challenges world and transformation country's defense system between end Cold War present day. was established traditional light problems become ineffective, which forced country review own structure, as well deepen relations with partners, particular field defense. worth noting maintained strong ties NATO, but despite close cooperation, non-aligned state. However, difficult situation arena, namely Russian armed invasion Ukraine February 24, 2022, some countries, primarily Finland, their join North Atlantic Alliance.