ABSTRACT
This chapter discusses the 'Norway is North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) in the North' and seeks to answer the question – is Norway really 'NATO in the North' also in terms of deterrence? It describes relations between Norway and Russia from a historical perspective, revealing influences on Norway's defence policy. It analyses the shift in Norway's foreign and defence policy after the annexation of Crimea in 2014. The chapter describes the perception of the Russian threat. It analyses Norwegian deterrence and its strategic partnership with the United States. The chapter outlines the main challenges that Norway faces in deterring Russia in the High North. Furthermore, Norway is signalling deterrence and restraint, as well as reassurance, to Russia. The chapter concludes that Norway is seeking to signal peacetime control and situational awareness of the High North to the rest of NATO, but to also attract allies to training and exercises.
