Norway¿s Foreign Policy in the Twentieth and Twenty-first Centuries

Noble Rhetoric and National Interests
2024
ISBN: 978-3-031-46284-9
Verlag: Springer International Publishing

Buch, Englisch, 240 Seiten, HC runder Rücken kaschiert, Format (B × H): 153 mm x 216 mm, Gewicht: 443 g

This book provides an introductory analysis of Norway’s foreign policy in the twentieth and twenty-first centuries, with a particular focus on the latter. Covering themes such as security and defence, foreign aid, and European integration, the author argues that despite often presenting itself as an idealist country and a ‘peace nation,’ Norwegian governments have demonstrated an understanding of power politics and a desire to, above all, promote national self- interests. The author explores the country’s global relations with the US and NATO, the countries of the European Union, and great powers such as Russia and China. By adopting a historical perspective, the book demonstrates how continuity and stability have been fundamental features of contemporary Norwegian foreign policy. Drawing on a wide range of current and archival government sources, parliamentary debates, and opinion pieces in news outlets, as well as an extensive selection of academic sources, this book provides a comprehensive analysis of Norway’s foreign relations.

Zielgruppe

Research

Autoren/Hrsg.

Almlid, Geir K.

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Internationale Beziehungen
• Geisteswissenschaften Geschichtswissenschaft Geschichtswissenschaft Allgemein
• Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Regierungspolitik Außenpolitik
• Geisteswissenschaften Geschichtswissenschaft Weltgeschichte & Geschichte einzelner Länder und Gebietsräume Europäische Geschichte
• Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Politikwissenschaft Allgemein Politische Geschichte
• Geisteswissenschaften Geschichtswissenschaft Weltgeschichte & Geschichte einzelner Länder und Gebietsräume Geschichte: Ereignisse und Themen

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Chapter 1: Introduction.- Chapter 2: Noble Peace-making - With Benefits.- Chapter 3: Foreign Aid: Between Good Intentions and Self-interests.- Chapter 4: International War-making for National Security.- Chapter 5: Dealing with Russia: A Return to Cold War Thinking.- Chapter 6: Vast Ocean Resources: Assets and Liabilities.- Chapter 7: European Outsider and Insider.- Chapter 8: Norway’s Foreign Policy Circles of Interest.- Chapter 9: Characteristics of Norwegian Foreign Policy in the Twentieth and Twenty-first Centuries.

Über Autor(innen)

Geir K. Almlid is Associate Professor at Nord University, Norway. Having previously studied international studies at the University of East Anglia, Geir has published in the areas of history and political science. His book was published by Palgrave Macmillan in 2020.