Overview

• Sweden has begun mailing a 32-page pamphlet titled 'If Crisis or War Comes' to five million households, while Finland has launched an online guide.
• The guides provide practical advice on stockpiling essentials, finding shelter, and responding to nuclear, chemical, or biological attacks.
• Both countries have recently joined NATO, abandoning decades of neutrality following Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
• Swedish officials emphasize the need for citizens to mentally and logistically prepare for potential conflict, given the worsening global security situation.
• The pamphlets highlight the importance of psychological resilience and digital security amid threats like cyberattacks and disinformation campaigns.