Both nations wanted to pursue a policy of neutrality. That meant that they would not take part in any of the possible problems of any of the super powers (US and Soviet Union). Both countries were democratic countries in Western Europe during the cold war.
No. Not a part of NATO. NATO-friendly, but not a member.
Yes, Sweden joined the European Union on the 1st of January 1995 and currently holds the EU presidency.
They were Nato and the Warsaw Pact.
Canada, a NATO country, had a free-market economy. Poland, a member of the Warsaw Pact, had a command economy.
Sweden is neither a member of the Allied nor the Central Powers, as it maintained a position of neutrality during both World Wars. Throughout these conflicts, Sweden focused on preserving its sovereignty and avoiding direct involvement. Today, while not a NATO member, Sweden cooperates with NATO and is aligned with many Western policies, especially in terms of security and defense.
Spain, Finland, Sweden, Austria, Switzerland, Ireland and Yugoslavia
Ireland, Malta, Cyprus, Austria, Finland and Sweden are the 6 members of the European Union, that are not members of NATO.
The Warsaw Pact. A communist military alliance made to counter NATO. It was basically the Soviet's version of NATO.
Yes, NATO is currently still in existence. The Warsaw Pact disbanded in 1991. Many former Warsaw Pact allies are current NATO members.
US/NATO vs USSR/Warsaw Pact.
The Warsaw Pact
It was the Warsaw Pact.
One country cannot be part of every union there is. Finland doesn't feel the need to be a part of NATO now. Finland works with NATO.
There were four more member nations of NATO than of the Warsaw Pact. NATO consisted of 12 countries, while the Warsaw Pact consisted of only 8 countries.
Warsaw Pact
The communists said they will masturbate to NATO officials.
Warsaw Pact