135. Notes on Finland and Sweden Bids to NATO

<p>Where is power exercised in a state “neutrality”? How is militarization appealing to our(s) countries’ concept of “power” and possible “hero”mentality? Can “humans” be the reason “states” approve or veto each other’s bids, ambitions or… imperialistic dreams? If so, what are the conditions for this rationale?</p> <p>Join us in this exploration, <a href="https://mailchi.mp/7b82719656a6/genderir101">subscribe to our newsletter&nbsp;here</a> and support our community in Patreon here: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/womanhoodir">https://www.patreon.com/womanhoodir</a></p> <p><strong>Want to learn more? </strong><a href="https://hotmart.com/en/marketplace/products/masterclass-feminist-theory-in-international-relations/X69539865Y">Start Today with the the 2-Hour Masterclass: Feminist Theory in International Relations&nbsp;</a></p> <p><strong>Spanish language better? </strong><a href="https://hotmart.com/es/marketplace/productos/politica-exterior-feminista-101/D39987870R?sck=HOTMART_PRODUCT_PAGE">Adquiere hoy el curso online Política Exterior Feminista 101 con más de 12 horas de clases, sesiones y ¡entrevistas!&nbsp;</a></p> <p><strong>Listen to related episodes:</strong></p> <ul> <li>80. Sasha Kantser on Feminism &amp; WPS in Ukraine</li> <li>129. Notes on Ukraine/Russia Conflict</li> <li>132. Clare Hutchinson on WPS Implementation and Ukraine/Russia Conflict</li> </ul> <p><strong>Recommended readings to this episode:</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=swPknqMVT98">Finland, Sweden to apply for NATO membership</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nato.int/cps/en/natohq/opinions_195472.htm">NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg May 18th Remarks&nbsp;</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nato.int/cps/en/natohq/topics_50349.htm">NATO Partnership for Peace programme</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nato.int/cps/en/natohq/topics_52535.htm#:~:text=NATO%20and%20Sweden%20share%20common,and%20exchange%20analysis%20and%20information.">NATO Relations with Sweden&nbsp;</a></li> <li><a href=