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Over the past few years, Sweden’s security and defense policy has changed dramatically, and its focus has clearly shifted from national territorial defense to international operations abroad. Thus, the country has started to develop new military capabilities that can meet future challenges and requirements, including an engagement in robust military operations and combat.
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Kernic, F. (2013). Expeditionary Capabilities and the Use of Force in a Post-Interventionist Era: The Case of Sweden. In: Kümmel, G., Giegerich, B. (eds) The Armed Forces: Towards a Post-Interventionist Era?. Schriftenreihe des Zentrums für Militärgeschichte und Sozialwissenschaften der Bundeswehr, vol 14. Springer VS, Wiesbaden. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-658-01286-1_14
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