Finland and Sweden

Finland and Sweden are two Arctic nations with little negotiating power – neither has new territory to claim – who have similar interests moving forward. Primarily, they should encourage the implementation of strong vessel monitoring systems. This can be accomplished through a vocal presence at regional forums, for instance meetings of the Arctic Council, and a surface presence in the region. Sweden and Finland should also work jointly to ensure that shipping rules are safe and effective so that the two nations are not harmed by negative externalities that might stem from unsafe Arctic shipping.