NATO enlargement: Sweden and Finland
NATO has invited Sweden and Finland to join the Alliance. This paper looks at the process for joining NATO and the expansion of the Alliance since its creation in 1949, and how Russia views NATO enlargement.

The Defence White Paper: future capabilities. House of Commons Library Research Paper 04/72.
Defence White Paper:future capabilities (375 KB , PDF)
The Defence White Paper: future capabilities. House of Commons Library Research Paper 04/72.
Defence White Paper:future capabilities (375 KB , PDF)
NATO has invited Sweden and Finland to join the Alliance. This paper looks at the process for joining NATO and the expansion of the Alliance since its creation in 1949, and how Russia views NATO enlargement.
A Backbench Business Committee debate on Iran's nuclear programme is scheduled for Thursday 30 June 2022 in the House of Commons chamber.
NATO holds its next summit in Madrid in June 2022. This page explains what's on the agenda and where to find more information from the Commons Library.