"The foreign policy of Sweden is based on the premise that national security is best served by staying free of alliances in peacetime in order to remain a neutral country in the event of war. In 2002, Sweden revised its security doctrine. The security doctrine still states that \"Sweden pursues a policy of non-participation in military alliances,\" but permits cooperation in response to threats against peace and security. The government also seeks to maintain Sweden's high standard of living."@en . .