Norway’s Arctic Policies
Norway’s Arctic Policies

Author(s): Allison G. Kondrat
Subject(s): Geopolitics
Published by: Transnational Press London
Keywords: Norway; Arctic Policies; Europe; employs; multiparty; political;
Summary/Abstract: Norway has one of the smallest populations in Europe and is known for its liberal, autonomous system of government. Norway employs a multiparty political system and operates under a democratic parliament and a constitutional monarchy. Internal operations and ministries in Norway function in decentralized, local arenas (with some external federal oversight). Under this socio-political system, the Norwegian public has consistently reported some of the highest levels of trust internationally in their government, institutions, and society. This impressive domestic feat complements Norway’s international strategic stronghold. This chapter will examine Norway’s geopolitics, historical, and modern interactions with the Arctic. Specifically, Norway’s geographic location as a foothold for international security operations is discussed. The interactions of Norway, with other countries in the Arctic, throughout history are explored. Additionally, the modern importance of Norway in the military, economic, and political contexts of the Arctic region is discussed, as is Norway’s expectations of its Arctic neighbours. In doing so, the importance of Norway in the Arctic and in international settings will be delineated.

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