concept   military
culture   Sweden
statement   The Swedish military is defined by neutrality, peacekeeping, and non-aggressive stance, with voluntary service and lack of national pride.
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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 armed forces Sweden Maintained primarily for national defense and peacekeeping, with a strong focus on neutrality 1
2 government military organization Sweden Focused on peacekeeping efforts and maintaining a non-aggressive stance in international affairs 1
3 join army Sweden Viewed as an uncommon career choice due to the country's historically neutral stance 1
4 mandatory military service Sweden Mandatory military service is not seen as necessary due to different security and geopolitical considerations 1
5 mandatory military service Sweden Mandatory military service is not seen as a rite of passage and is not a source of national pride 1
6 military Sweden Neutrality and a focus on peacekeeping and humanitarian missions are key aspects of the military. 1
7 military Sweden Maintaining a small and neutral military is a priority for national security. 1
8 military etiquette Sweden Focus on egalitarianism and a less strict hierarchical structure, with an emphasis on consensus-building and open communication. 1
9 military organization Sweden Emphasis on pacifism and neutrality; military organization is viewed with skepticism and considered unnecessary. 1
10 military organization Sweden Military organizations are viewed as a form of national defense but are less prominent and have a neutral or peacekeeping orientation. 1
11 military person Sweden Seen as contributing to conflict and not given as much reverence as in other countries. 1
12 military person Sweden Countries with no standing army, so military personnel are not a common presence in daily life. 1
13 military service Sweden Voluntary, with a focus on neutrality 1
14 military service Sweden Military service is not as common and may be perceived differently due to neutrality 1
15 military service Sweden Voluntary and uncommon 1
16 military service Sweden Voluntary and not mandatory for citizens 1
17 serving in military Sweden Voluntary military service and a small professional army 1
18 serving in military Sweden Mandatory military service has been abolished, and serving in the military is not seen as a typical career choice for most individuals. 1
19 serving in military Sweden Serving in the military is not as ingrained in the culture, and there is less prominence placed on military service compared to other professions. 1