The Changes and Continuances of the Nordic Security Policy from the Norwegian Perspective

Abstract

In this paper I analyze the changes and continuances of the Nordic security policy in a broad sense, from the Norwegian perspectives. Especially I keep mind of “deterrence and reassurance”, which has been keywords of Norwegian security policy since Cold War, and pay attention to the relationships with Russia, the other Nordic Countries, specially Finland.　This paper reveals the followings; Firstly, Norway is forced to change reassurance policy towards Russia after 2022. Secondly, she hasn’t cut off the conversation with Russia, chiefly the fisheries cooperative relations. And in this respect the attitudes of Norway and Finland towards Russia have been reversed. Thirdly, it cannot be asserted that Norwegian and Scandinavian “peaceful “security policy will continue, after President Trump is born and completely changes the American foreign and military policy. Whether there is a room for Scandinavian military cooperation, centered NORDEFCO, is depends on the international political situation.