Policy areas

Security and Defence

From hard security to hybrid threats and influence operations, Stockholm Free World Forum examines the most pressing issues facing Sweden’s security and defense as a NATO ally. In a new geopolitical era, Sweden has a leading role to play in deepening Nordic-Baltic cooperation, contributing to NATO’s collective security, and supporting Ukraine.

Democracy and the International Rule of Law

Liberal democracy is under pressure. Authoritarian regimes and anti-democratic movements are challenging fundamental rights and global norms. Stockholm Free World Forum is dedicated to defending liberal democratic values and reinforcing the international rules-based order.

Business and Trade

Free trade and globalization are increasingly contested. As protectionism and economic nationalism gain ground, we advocate for open markets, entrepreneurship, and global economic cooperation—core drivers of prosperity, innovation, and democratic resilience.

The Future of Europe

The European Union is one of the world’s most successful political projects, but now faces serious internal and external challenges. European cooperation is one of Sweden’s most important tools for international impact. Stockholm Free World Forum works to strengthen Sweden's role in the EU to promote freedom, democracy and our shared values.

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Frivärld participates at the Konrad Adenauer Foundation’s security conference

November 6, 2025

European security challenges are rapidly evolving, from rising geopolitical tensions to hybrid threats and energy dependencies, and the Nordic countries play a central role in securing Europe’s northern borders and strengthening NATO’s ...

Book launch: Russia’s Hybrid War: The Northern Front

September 15, 2025

On September 15, Stockholm Free World Forum (Frivärld), in cooperation with the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung, published Russia’s Hybrid War:The Northern Front. Bringing together leading experts from the Nordics, the Baltics, Germany, and Poland, this ...

New report “Stolen Futures” published with Nordic Ukraine Forum

May 27, 2025

The abduction and forcible deportation of Ukrainian children is a central element of Russia’s war of aggression. Far from isolated abuses, these actions are part of a systematic, state-sponsored campaign aimed at ...

Roundtable discussion on “The New Axis of Disinformation”

April 24, 2025

On April 22, Stockholm Free World Forum (Frivärld) and the Institute for International Security and Development Policy (ISDP) organized a roundtable discussion on “The New Axis of Disinformation.” Over the past decade, ...

Foreign Policy Academy Travels to Brussels

April 12, 2025

On 10-11 April, Stockholm Free World Forum’s Foreign Policy Academy travelled to Brussels for two intensive days of visits to a number of institutions in Brussels. During the trip, participants visited Sweden’s ...

Media

Kyiv Post: Don’t We All Understand That Trump Works for Putin?, says Anders Åslund

January 12, 2026

“Trump ousting Putin ally Nicolás Maduro may appear to weaken Putin; but in fact it ...

TVP World: Ukraine’s economy survives the war but recovery hinges on security, says Anders Åslund

December 29, 2025

“Ukraine’s economy has proven unexpectedly resilient despite almost four years of full-scale war, but any ...

CNN: Germany wants to build Europe’s strongest army – a new conscription bill is moving that closer, Minna Ålander interviewed

November 23, 2025

“If the plans to reach the new personnel numbers materialise, it will be great for ...

Novaya Gazeta Europe: Running out of road – Stagflation is hitting Russia’s war economy as sanctions take their toll on economic growth and price stability, writes Anders Åslund

August 10, 2025

“The Russian economy is not collapsing, but it is stagnant and suffering high inflation. And ...