A more layered and multipolar international system could resemble the late nineteenth century, the historical comparison preferred here over the Second World War. In that setting, even a few conspicuous warships could make Sweden's presence and capability more apparent. The closing discussion extends the argument to Russia, linking the absence of an appropriate naval status asset with weaker diplomatic confidence. Too little confidence can create problems just as overconfidence can. This is an interpretation of the political effect of visible capability and a possible future requirement for Sweden.
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Visible naval status assets and deterrence
In a multipolar setting compared with the late nineteenth century, visible naval status assets may support deterrence and give a state more diplomatic confidence.