Overview

• Sweden and the U.S. have signed a Defense Cooperation Agreement, allowing American troops access to bases on Swedish territory.
• The agreement is seen as a significant step in strengthening ties between the two countries, particularly in light of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
• Sweden is on the brink of joining NATO, with Turkey recently pledging to ratify the country's accession.
• The agreement must be approved by Sweden's parliament before it can be enforced.
• The U.S. has also signed a similar defense agreement with Norway and is in talks with Finland and Denmark.