The Real Decisions Happen Off-Screen: NATO, Debt, Silence

Doniraj: 🙏Počastite nas kavicom https://www.buymeacoffee.com/slobodnipoI Nordengård says public debate is often kept on small, safe topics, while big decisions happen quietly. He uses Sweden as an example: he claims there was little real discussion before joining NATO, despite Sweden’s self-image as a peace-oriented nation. At the same time, he notes Sweden has a strong arms industry, and he argues increased NATO spending targets (he mentions 5%) would likely be financed through new borrowing. His broader point: democracy can be reduced to theatre if the core direction is pre-decided. Full episode: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJTy3oXCzHShsVuJ-zfiGnx96nuR-BNWB WEB: https://slobodnipodcast.hr/2026/01/09/agentic-state-agentna-drzava-i-kraj-politike-kakvu-poznajemo-jakob-nordengard-u-slobodnom-podcastu/