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The episode discusses Sweden's strategic isolation and political instability following a military defeat by Russia, and the unlikely savior they turned to.

After a humiliating military defeat by the Russians, Sweden found itself strategically isolated, politically unstable, and without an heir to the throne. Desperate to change course, the Swedes turned to an almost unbelievably unlikely savior. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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