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.Nyheter
New podcast: #77 How Russian Propaganda Works in 2026 – with Ostap Ukrainets
November 3, 2026
Russian propaganda is no longer just about convincing large audiences of a particular message. In conversation with Anna Rennéus Guthrie, Director of Stockholm Free World Forum, Ukrainian writer, translator and humanities communicator ...
Midterm Elections – What to Expect in November & the Transatlantic Context
September 23, 2026
On 17 September, Frivärld hosted a breakfast roundtable together with Brunswick Group in Stockholm on the upcoming US midterm elections and what they mean for the transatlantic relationship. We were joined by ...
Frivärld contributes to new NATO report
July 29, 2026
Frivärld has contributed to a new report published by NATO Allied Command Transformation’s Open Perspectives Exchange Network (OPEN): Securing the Peace: Informing Resilient Future Generations in Deterrence and Defence – Perspectives from ...
Screening: Documentary on the Militarization of Ukrainian Children
June 9, 2026
On June 3, Frivärld supported a screening of the new investigative documentary “The War They Play” made by The Kyiv Independent’s on Russia’s militarization of Ukrainian children in occupied territories.
New podcast: #72 Who Will Defend Europe? With Jana Puglierin
June 5, 2026
The transatlantic relationship is undergoing its greatest transformation in decades. As Russia’s war against Ukraine continues and the United States increasingly questions its traditional role as Europe’s security guarantor, the question facing ...
Media
Universitetsvärlden: Annan Rennéus Guthrie participates in article about China and research
October 26, 2026
“It’s become increasingly clear that authoritarian powers seek to undermine the cohesion of democracies in ...
Cato: Vodka, Burgers, and a Black Hole: How Sweden Learned the Limits of State Ownership, Fredrik Johansson quoted
October 13, 2026
“The new industrial policy was characterized by two things: it was ambitious and it was ...
The National Interest: Why Congress Should Pass the Lindsey Graham Sanctions Act, signs Anders Åslund
September 14, 2026
“A central weakness in the existing sanctions regime is Russia’s continuing ability to earn enormous ...
Revue Militaire Suisse, Patrik Oksanen writes on hybrid war
August 25, 2026
“Hybrid warfare is a contest of perception, cohesion, and endurance. Studying the Polish experience thus ...
Kyiv Independent: Putin has run out of moves, skriver Anders Åslund
August 21, 2026
“Despite this instability, Putin seems willing to gamble with financial destabilization, too. His situation is ...
United24: Patrik Oksanen Interviewed on Swedish Support for Ukraine
July 9, 2026
“It is incredibly important that we continue to stand united with Ukraine against Russia’s brutal ...
Altinget: Europe needs more global trade – not less, writes Gunnar Hökmark
June 1, 2026
“When authoritarian regimes try to advance their positions, free economies need to bind themselves closer ...
Kyiv Post: What Can Ukraine Learn from Churchill’s Electoral Defeat in 1945?, writes Anders Åslund
May 24, 2026
“Despite deep public appreciation for President Volodymyr Zelensky’s wartime leadership, former Commander-in-Chief General Valerii Zaluzhnyi ...