Norwegian Armed Forces into the Twenty-First Century - Heading the Right Way

摘要

Termination of the Cold War faced Norway with a choice of way for her securitypolicy. Her particular geo strategic location implies that she unlike her Allies still have to consider that a regional conflict may affect her own territory. As NATO initiatives call for shift to flexible, multinational efforts, this leaves Norway with the dilemma of how to balance participation in new Alliance endeavors with traditional national defense exertion. Current development of the armed forces advises continued strong emphasis on the latter. Consequently, as a minor contributor to multinational military structures, Norway experiences decreased attention and influence in international cooperation vital to her own security. This study suggests that the military alterations made so far, as well as those