Sweden's Terrible Nuclear Weapons Mistake | Mattias Forsgren
Mattias Forsgren joins Pascal to examine Sweden’s shift from neutrality to NATO and the risks of nuclear escalation in Europe. Drawing on his essay “Hegemonic Logic,” Forsgren argues that American power combines military pressure, financial influence and energy dependence. They discuss Nordic defence agreements, public debate, Cold War history and the limits of dissent. The conversation also explores Europe’s economic vulnerabilities, relations with Russia and China, and whether diplomacy can offer an alternative to confrontation and growing strategic dependence. Mattias's Links: Mattias Forsgren’s Substack: https://mattiasforsgren.substack.com Hegemonic Logic: https://mattiasforsgren.substack.com/p/hegemonic-logic Dissidentpodden / Dissident Club: https://dissidentpodden.substack.com Michael Hudson conversation shared by Mattias: https://www.youtube.com/live/1v8q5o6iec4?t=980s Neutrality Studies Links: Neutrality Studies Substack: https://pascallottaz.substack.com Support Neutrality