Last year, households in Sweden and Norway received booklets prepared by their respective civil contingencies agencies. In Finland and Denmark, digital versions of similar documents were sent out via email and mobile. With straightforward language and vivid illustrations, these guides set out practical steps to take before and during a crisis. ‘How will you, your family and loved ones cope during disruptions in society?’ asks Finland’s brochure.
What Britain can learn from the Nordics about fighting hybrid threats
Finland, Sweden and their neighbours have much to teach the UK about ‘total defence’ and building societal resilience to Russian ‘grey zone’ warfare, writes Robin Potter.
