NATO's expansion explained: Sweden's wait, Canada's role and Russia's response

At its simplest, the latest news about the expansion of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) is this: Sweden wants in. But look closer and the geopolitical blowback and deal-making expands to include a map's worth of key players, including Canada. Here's how it all breaks down.

NATO's expansion explained: Sweden's wait, Canada's role and Russia's response
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At its simplest, the latest news about the expansion of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) is this: Sweden wants in. But look closer and the geopolitical blowback and deal-making expands to include a map's worth of key players, including Canada. Here's how it all breaks down.