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In light of the ongoing tensions spurred by Russia's actions in Ukraine, the current relevance of neutrality in Europe calls for an introspective assessment of its efficacy. For instance, the example of the Finnish and Swedish response to join NATO starkly contrasts with the cautious stances observed in Austria, Switzerland, and Ireland, where debates on neutrality's validity continue to prevail.
Müller's presentation culminated in the acknowledgment that while nations may continue to cling to their neutrality as an inherited identity or ideology, the reality of contemporary warfare—especially hybrid conflicts—poses challenging questions about the viability of such a status in safeguarding national interests.