Finland and Sweden say they want to join NATO in response to Russia’s war on Ukraine
and things will move fast once they formally apply for membership in the world’s biggest security alliance.
Canadian Foreign Minister Melanie Joly said Monday that “we think that it could take days for Canada.” The fastest were West Germany, Turkey and Greece, whose endorsement took around four months in the 1950s, when NATO was less than half its current size. Still, war on NATO’s doorstep is sure to focus minds.
The NAC decides whether to move toward membership and what steps must be taken to achieve it. This depends on how well aligned the candidate countries are with NATO's political, military and legal standards, and whether they contribute to security in the North Atlantic area. It should pose no problem for Finland and Sweden.If the NAC gives a green light, accession talks are held. These are likely to be completed in just one day. The steps are fairly straight forward.
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