At a recent defense conference in Sweden, the leader of the Social Democratic Party, Magdalena Andersson, made a noteworthy proposal regarding increased military presence on the strategically important island of Gotland. In collaboration with her Finnish counterpart, Antti Lindtman, Andersson suggests that Finnish troops should join multinational forces on Gotland, which she argues would serve as a significant deterrent and signal of strength in the face of regional security challenges. This proposal follows a concerted effort by the Swedish Social Democrats to enhance the island's air defense and military capabilities, including the establishment of a naval amphibious battalion.