Sweden in the world: Some alternatives for a small state

This article summarises some studies of Sweden in the long-term international context, undertaken by the Swedish Secretariat for Future Studies. Four broad scenarios are presented; they contain international and domestic issues. They are then related to three images of Sweden that bring in solidarity with other countries, material wellbeing, and national and personal security. All these issues require public debate. The extent to which Sweden counts as a small state, and the implications of being one, are not clear-cut.