The Barents-cooperation amidst geopolitical tensions : a discourse analysis of Norwegian experiences
Journal: Duo Research Archive (University of Oslo)
Year: 2020

The Barents-cooperation, a multilateral cross-border collaboration including Norway and Russia, currently finds itself surrounded by an increased geopolitical tension. Recent years have seen a deteriorating relationship between the West and Russia, especially after the annexation of Crimea in 2014. The increased tension has also impacted the Norwegian-Russian relationship. In 2015, the Norwegian defense minister at the time Ine Eriksen Søreide acknowledged that increased geopolitical tension bet