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This paper discusses the direction of defense policy and military reform in Sweden after the Cold War. From the Swedish point of view, the post-Cold War strategic timeout in Europe is ending. The use of force among states within Northern Europe is no longer improbable. This has created problems for Sweden’s defense policy. Sweden has moved from a policy of neutrality to non-involvement, has joined the EU, and cooperated closely with NATO. However, its ability to defend its own territory has diminished.