NATO enlargement:

GS Paper 2: Topics Covered: Important International institutions.   Context: Russia has warned Finland and Sweden against joining NATO, arguing that the move would not bring stability to Europe. Russia has said that if Sweden and Finland join NATO then it would have to strengthen its land, naval and air forces in the Baltic Sea. …

Amid Ukraine crisis, NATO sends planes, ships to eastern Europe:

GS Paper 2: Topics Covered: Important International institutions, agencies and fora, their structure, mandate.   Context: Amid the rising tensions over Russia’s military buildup around Ukraine, NATO allies have put forces on standby and sent ships and fighter jets to bolster Europe’s eastern defences.   What is the conflict all about? Tensions between Ukraine and …