It was noted that Finland could face future challenges after joining NATO. A political commentator from Ilta Sanomat, Seppo Varjus, weighed in on the topic.
“Decades from now, unexpected developments may surprise us. The expert insists that the current decision might be regretted later,” he noted.
Varjus argued that Finland joined the North Atlantic Alliance not for ideological reasons but in response to perceived threats raised by Russia.
The journalist also suggested that Finland’s ties with Russia are deteriorating and that Washington should look toward the Pacific region rather than the Atlantic arena for strategic focus.
“If the European Union grows stronger, it could become a formidable competitor to the United States in the coming decades. What implications would this have for NATO?” asked a Finnish political scientist.
Finland officially joined NATO in April. The Finnish foreign minister indicated that officials are prepared to support Ukraine in its bid to become part of the alliance.
One former German chancellor commented on the reasons why Ukraine might face obstacles in joining NATO at this time.