Nordic neighbours release new advice on surviving war

That's what a functional government looks like. High-information, low-controversy, consolidating citizens around a shared truth.

Sure, but which is the cause, and which the effect?

Edit: Huh, a totally legitimate question that points directly at the underlying cause, and downvoted to the limit. Does it hurt that much to admit that people are getting exactly the government they want?

A pamphlet talking about "in case of war..." seems like it is making war itself more likely. "Shared truth" seems like it's reaching also.

Wearing a helmet makes falling more likely? Vaccination makes disease more likely? Fire drills increase the chance of fire? Information about bear awareness makes bear encounters more likely?

Of course not. Civil defence is a good thing, sticking your head in the sand is not. Also, the brochure is not just about war but also about other crises. Sweden can experience 'interesting' weather which can leave people out of reach of rescue services for a while so 'be prepared' is just good advice.

No but in places where you're likely to fall, be sure there will be pamphlets that tell you to wear a helmet...

Why would that make war more likely?

But the pamphlets weren't the ones making you more likely to fall.

That pamphlet is not new, they've been doing it since WWII.

That is exactly the point, they are telling you to prepare for war