Den förhöjda beredskapen : En kvalitativ studie om Sveriges policyförändringar inom beredskapssektorn i takt med NATO-inträdet och det förändrade säkerhetspolitiska läget

Sammanfattning

This study uses the WPR analytical model to examine how problems related to Sweden’s crisis preparedness are constructed in the political debates between the political parties the Social Democrats and Moderates, particularly in the context of Sweden’s NATO accession and the changed security policy situation. The results show that the problems are mainly represented within three themes: responsibility, preconditions, and prioritization. Both parties emphasize the importance of a functioning preparedness because of the changed security policy situation and Sweden’s entry into NATO but differ in how they view the division of responsibilities. The moderates emphasize the responsibility of municipalities and regions, while the Social Democrats see the state as primarily responsible. The study also shows how views on resources and priorities differ which can affect the possibility of effective implementation of the policy changes. The study concludes that the divergent problem representations, combined with political disagreements, can impede policy implementation. This lack of consensus can complicate cooperation and coordination, hindering effective adaptation to the demands of NATO membership. Future research should focus on practical cooperation and responsibility sharing between key actors in crisis preparedness work and the impact of ideological values on policy implementation.