| ID | 127107 |
| Title Proper | Shifted roles |
| Other Title Information | explaining Danish and Norwegian alliance strategy 1949-2009 |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Petersson, Magnus ; Saxi, Hakon Lunde |
| Publication | 2013. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | During their 60 years within the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO), Denmark and Norway have experienced both high and low standings within the alliance, which can be attributed to both external and internal factors influencing their alliance strategies. During the 'first' Cold War and Détente, 1949-79, Danish and Norwegian alliance strategy aimed to simultaneously deter and reassure the Soviet Union. During the 'second' Cold War, 1979-89, Danish alliance policy became driven by domestic politics, and the Danish government was forced to formally dissociate the country from NATO's policies. Norway was not uncritical, but held a much lower profile. After the Cold War this situation shifted. Denmark successfully rehabilitated itself as a loyal and dependable ally by responding to the call for focusing on out-of-area operations. Meanwhile, Norway's continued focus on the lingering Russian Threat made the country seem out-of-touch with priorities in the post-Cold War alliance, and domestic politics prevented a more active out-of-area engagement. |
| `In' analytical Note | Journal of Strategic Studies Vol.36, No.6; December 2013: p.761-788 |
| Journal Source | Journal of Strategic Studies Vol.36, No.6; December 2013: p.761-788 |
| Key Words | Alliance Strategy ; Norway ; Denmark ; NATO ; Defence ; Security Policy ; Danish Government ; North Atlantic Treaty Organisation ; Norwegian Alliance Strategy |