Small States in World Politics: Norwegian Interests and Foreign Policy Challenges in the Arctic
Journal: Arctic review on law and politics
Year: 2024

Small states are perceived to be subject to the will of great powers in the international system. Yet, small states – such as Norway – also have interests they pursue through various means. This article features an inventory of the Norwegian government’s main foreign policy and Arctic policy interests, and examines the rationale behind these interests from a domestic and an international perspective. The article highlights Norway’s challenges in the Arctic, including balancing between Russia and