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This is a world in which the traditional political and economic dominance of the West is in decline. 
This is a world in which the traditional political and economic dominance of the West is in decline.
The United States will for many years continue to be the world's only true military superpower. 
The United States will for many years continue to be the world’s only true military superpower.
But the lead is diminishing. 
But the lead is diminishing.
This is something the US political leaders clearly recognize and has begun to adapt to. 
This is something the US political leaders clearly recognize and has begun to adapt to.
We see a world in which China emerges as a potential new superpower. 
We see a world in which China emerges as a potential new superpower.
Accordingly, we are witnessing a markedly new phase in US policy towards China. 
Accordingly, we are witnessing a markedly new phase in US policy towards China.
The US new defence strategy confirms that their focus will turn to Asia and the Pacific region. 
The US new defence strategy confirms that their focus will turn to Asia and the Pacific region.
In this situation, relations between the US and China will be of crucial importance to the future international climate. 
In this situation, relations between the US and China will be of crucial importance to the future international climate.
In my view, the reduction of US static military presence in Europe is quite logical given the prevailing development. 
In my view, the reduction of US static military presence in Europe is quite logical given the prevailing development.
However, this does not have to entail a weakening of the transatlantic cooperation. 
However, this does not have to entail a weakening of the transatlantic cooperation.
Current plans suggest that permanent bases are substituted by a more dynamic presence. 
Current plans suggest that permanent bases are substituted by a more dynamic presence.
Such presence will most likely include more frequent and large-scale exercises, prepositioning of equipment, increased intelligence sharing and situational awareness. 
Such presence will most likely include more frequent and large-scale exercises, prepositioning of equipment, increased intelligence sharing and situational awareness.
This actually fits well with the recent re-emergence of a focus on NATOs Article 5-commitments that we have been promoting. 
This actually fits well with the recent re-emergence of a focus on NATOs Article 5-commitments that we have been promoting.
The prevailing economic crisis in Europe is also part of this changing strategic environment. 
The prevailing economic crisis in Europe is also part of this changing strategic environment.
It is without doubt the greatest challenge facing NATO today. 
It is without doubt the greatest challenge facing NATO today.
We need to prepare ourselves to be in this dire situation for the long haul. 
We need to prepare ourselves to be in this dire situation for the long haul.
The crisis in Europe has over time developed into a crisis of emerging social distress and mistrust in governments and financial institutions. 
The crisis in Europe has over time developed into a crisis of emerging social distress and mistrust in governments and financial institutions.
This defies our very idea of Europe and its international role. 
This defies our very idea of Europe and its international role.
The crisis affects most EU- and NATO-member states, not least their defence budgets. 
The crisis affects most EU- and NATO-member states, not least their defence budgets.
These are often seen as easy targets when cuts are made. 
These are often seen as easy targets when cuts are made.
Any negative effects of a reduction in defence spending are widely perceived as something abstract in nature that might be felt only in the longer term. 
Any negative effects of a reduction in defence spending are widely perceived as something abstract in nature that might be felt only in the longer term.
It hurts much more for governments to cut spending in critical societal areas close to everyone's hearts, like health, education and infrastructure. 
It hurts much more for governments to cut spending in critical societal areas close to everyone’s hearts, like health, education and infrastructure.
This is the logic of politics and it is hard to disagree. 
This is the logic of politics and it is hard to disagree.
The situation becomes even more critical, knowing that cuts are made just at a time when the need for further military transformation is coming to the fore. 
The situation becomes even more critical, knowing that cuts are made just at a time when the need for further military transformation is coming to the fore.
In several countries it has been impossible to reach the broad political consensus which has been the basis for our own restructuring process. 
In several countries it has been impossible to reach the broad political consensus which has been the basis for our own restructuring process.
This is regrettable as such times of austerity provide a good opportunity to take the necessary steps. 
This is regrettable as such times of austerity provide a good opportunity to take the necessary steps.
As Minister of Defence and responsible for the current long term plan, I know the tremendous efforts required. 
As Minister of Defence and responsible for the current long term plan, I know the tremendous efforts required.
It takes time for the benefits of a restructuring process to become evident. 
It takes time for the benefits of a restructuring process to become evident.
The process is long term and painful. 
The process is long term and painful.
I am satisfied that we have been able to take tough, but necessary decisions for our national defence sector in favourable economic times. 
I am satisfied that we have been able to take tough, but necessary decisions for our national defence sector in favourable economic times.
After more than ten years of hard work, we find ourselves in a situation in which we can make choices out of wisdom and not out of necessity. 
After more than ten years of hard work, we find ourselves in a situation in which we can make choices out of wisdom and not out of necessity.
Many of my allied colleges are not so fortunate. 
Many of my allied colleges are not so fortunate.
It is of great concern that many European countries are being forced to cut entire elements from their defence structures. 
It is of great concern that many European countries are being forced to cut entire elements from their defence structures.
There is no doubt that cuts especially made at the high end of capabilities will critically affect NATO over time. 
There is no doubt that cuts especially made at the high end of capabilities will critically affect NATO over time.
We must, therefore, make sure that cuts are made in a way that takes account of our collective security requirements. 
We must, therefore, make sure that cuts are made in a way that takes account of our collective security requirements.
If not, this will represent a serious challenge in the context of burden sharing and in maintaining the transatlantic ties. 
If not, this will represent a serious challenge in the context of burden sharing and in maintaining the transatlantic ties.
Unfortunately, there are signs to the contrary. 
Unfortunately, there are signs to the contrary.
Allies, in dire economic straits, feels compelled to cut quickly and in many cases, unilaterally. 
Allies, in dire economic straits, feels compelled to cut quickly and in many cases, unilaterally.
We also see that common funded or multilateral projects come under pressure. 
We also see that common funded or multilateral projects come under pressure.
The total defence expenditure in NATO is certain to drop further in the short term. 
The total defence expenditure in NATO is certain to drop further in the short term.
Obviously, we cannot simply continue business as usual. 
Obviously, we cannot simply continue business as usual.
The Chicago Summit earlier this year launched Smart Defence and the Connected Forces initiative as a response to reduced budgets and reduced operational cooperation in Afghanistan. 
The Chicago Summit earlier this year launched Smart Defence and the Connected Forces initiative as a response to reduced budgets and reduced operational cooperation in Afghanistan.
In such times of austerity, multinational solutions are the apparent answer, both in relation to capabilities and training. 
In such times of austerity, multinational solutions are the apparent answer, both in relation to capabilities and training.
Norway will continue to argue in favour of these efforts, both within the Alliance and elsewhere. 
Norway will continue to argue in favour of these efforts, both within the Alliance and elsewhere.
Even if the bulk of our multinational cooperation happens in the framework of NATO, the Nordic Defence Cooperation has grown steadily stronger and more substantial. 
Even if the bulk of our multinational cooperation happens in the framework of NATO, the Nordic Defence Cooperation has grown steadily stronger and more substantial.
We will use the best options available to close our own capability gaps, as well as those of the Alliance. 
We will use the best options available to close our own capability gaps, as well as those of the Alliance.
The way forward in this regard is through pooling and sharing of mission critical capabilities and their support systems, both between Allies and with close partners like Sweden and Finland. 
The way forward in this regard is through pooling and sharing of mission critical capabilities and their support systems, both between Allies and with close partners like Sweden and Finland.
At the core of these efforts, is the need to refurbish and reorient the Alliance. 
At the core of these efforts, is the need to refurbish and reorient the Alliance.
I believe young people today have an idea of NATO that is very remote from its origins in 1949. 
I believe young people today have an idea of NATO that is very remote from its origins in 1949.
And yes, the world has definitely changed in a dramatic way, but NATO has adapted accordingly. 
And yes, the world has definitely changed in a dramatic way, but NATO has adapted accordingly.
We must recognise the importance of the Alliance's operational engagements. 
We must recognise the importance of the Alliance’s operational engagements.
We should absolutely continue to use NATO when the UN and the global community request it. 
We should absolutely continue to use NATO when the UN and the global community request it.
But the pendulum has swung too far. 
But the pendulum has swung too far.
We have to find a sustainable balance. 
We have to find a sustainable balance.
In adapting and modernising we must avoid compromising with the unique and timeless qualities of NATO. 
In adapting and modernising we must avoid compromising with the unique and timeless qualities of NATO.
In particular we must stand up for the principle of and commitment to collective defence. 
In particular we must stand up for the principle of and commitment to collective defence.
Unfortunately, Article 5 has come under pressure. 
Unfortunately, Article 5 has come under pressure.
It is not in such good shape as people might think. 
It is not in such good shape as people might think.
This is due to the confluence of two different trends; reduced military capability for deterrence, particularly on the conventional side, and the high operational tempo in international operations. 
This is due to the confluence of two different trends; reduced military capability for deterrence, particularly on the conventional side, and the high operational tempo in international operations.
We therefore need to re-establish a firm belief in Article 5 and our collective capabilities. 
We therefore need to re-establish a firm belief in Article 5 and our collective capabilities.
Over the past two decades we broadened our view about what security entails. 
Over the past two decades we broadened our view about what security entails.
The intra-state conflicts of the 1990s taught us to think otherwise. 
The intra-state conflicts of the 1990s taught us to think otherwise.
So did "9/11". 
So did “9/11”.
It taught us that non-traditional and asymmetrical challenges can be very real and very much a part of the broader security environment. 
It taught us that non-traditional and asymmetrical challenges can be very real and very much a part of the broader security environment.
Not least, the 22. 
Not least, the 22.
July disaster here at home made that terribly clear to us in 2011. 
July disaster here at home made that terribly clear to us in 2011.
Many of those challenges are still with us. 
Many of those challenges are still with us.
The increasing pace of globalisation and its consequences, ranging from terrorism and proliferation of weapons of mass destruction to cyber-threats and organised crime, are still highly relevant. 
The increasing pace of globalisation and its consequences, ranging from terrorism and proliferation of weapons of mass destruction to cyber-threats and organised crime, are still highly relevant.
The world is becoming more and more interconnected, for good and bad. 
The world is becoming more and more interconnected, for good and bad.
So are the lingering conflicts, particularly in the Middle East. 
So are the lingering conflicts, particularly in the Middle East.
The Arab Spring brought new hope to people longing for more democracy and justice. 
The Arab Spring brought new hope to people longing for more democracy and justice.
However, several of those countries are struggling to maintain the momentum born last spring. 
However, several of those countries are struggling to maintain the momentum born last spring.
We now know that the wave of democratic rallies also opened up the appalling Janus face of civil war and hostilities against civilians. 
We now know that the wave of democratic rallies also opened up the appalling Janus face of civil war and hostilities against civilians.
Watching the disastrous situation in Syria with great concern, the international community must never give up searching for solutions. 
Watching the disastrous situation in Syria with great concern, the international community must never give up searching for solutions.
Even though both the UN and regional organisations can be paralysed by political strife, the international community must never turn its back on the humanitarian consequences of armed conflict. 
Even though both the UN and regional organisations can be paralysed by political strife, the international community must never turn its back on the humanitarian consequences of armed conflict.
The Middle East region has been plagued by conflict for decades and it could become worse. 
The Middle East region has been plagued by conflict for decades and it could become worse.
The dispute over Iran's nuclear program remains unresolved. 
The dispute over Iran’s nuclear program remains unresolved.
The same goes for the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, which flare up at irregular intervals. 
The same goes for the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, which flare up at irregular intervals.
The civil war in Syria, as in Libya, has brought conflict directly to NATOs neighbourhood. 
The civil war in Syria, as in Libya, has brought conflict directly to NATOs neighbourhood.
It is surely in our interest to prevent further escalation in this vulnerable region. 
It is surely in our interest to prevent further escalation in this vulnerable region.
What are todays' threat images and challenges? 
What are todays’ threat images and challenges?
So what are todays' threat images and challenges? 
So what are todays’ threat images and challenges?
The short answer is the growing diversity and unpredictability of the global security environment. 
The short answer is the growing diversity and unpredictability of the global security environment.
Indeed our current security outlook is muddled and sometimes difficult to grasp. 
Indeed our current security outlook is muddled and sometimes difficult to grasp.
Part of this complex security environment is the inherent irrationality and unpredictable nature of non-state actors and terrorist networks. 
Part of this complex security environment is the inherent irrationality and unpredictable nature of non-state actors and terrorist networks.
We are also faced by threats of cyber-attack, long distance weapon systems and the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. 
We are also faced by threats of cyber-attack, long distance weapon systems and the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction.
Our challenges are multiple and not confined by national borders. 
Our challenges are multiple and not confined by national borders.
The return of geopolitics does imply that we cannot simply assume that all future conflicts we might be involved in will be against non-state actors. 
The return of geopolitics does imply that we cannot simply assume that all future conflicts we might be involved in will be against non-state actors.
Conflict between states may again surface. 
Conflict between states may again surface.
In a more multi-polar world, strong and credible international institutions are therefore of great importance for peace and security. 
In a more multi-polar world, strong and credible international institutions are therefore of great importance for peace and security.
Shared norms and regimes already exist. 
Shared norms and regimes already exist.
These may help to soften this global systemic change. 
These may help to soften this global systemic change.
Future trends also include the likelihood of "strategic shocks". 
Future trends also include the likelihood of "strategic shocks".
Unexpected events may be caused by nature or by man. 
Unexpected events may be caused by nature or by man.
Sudden outbreak of war, acts of terrorism, nuclear accidents, breakdown of financial systems, pandemics. 
Sudden outbreak of war, acts of terrorism, nuclear accidents, breakdown of financial systems, pandemics.
The list is not exhaustive. 
The list is not exhaustive.
Some of the threats we face today, may pose challenges to our traditional way of thinking about the world as a function of the interests of states. 
Some of the threats we face today, may pose challenges to our traditional way of thinking about the world as a function of the interests of states.
In such an environment, enhanced cooperation with Allies and partners is a prerequisite, also in achieving cost effective solutions. 
In such an environment, enhanced cooperation with Allies and partners is a prerequisite, also in achieving cost effective solutions.
This brings me to last part of my intervention. 
This brings me to last part of my intervention.
How do we frame our security and defence policy in such an environment? 
How do we frame our security and defence policy in such an environment?
How do we face new threats and challenges? 
How do we face new threats and challenges?
Nationally 
Nationally
This summer the Norwegian Parliament passed a new Long Term White Paper for the Norwegian Defence Sector. 
This summer the Norwegian Parliament passed a new Long Term White Paper for the Norwegian Defence Sector.
This white paper provides the overall structure and framework for the future Norwegian Armed Forces. 
This white paper provides the overall structure and framework for the future Norwegian Armed Forces.
I will highlight a few central initiatives. 
I will highlight a few central initiatives.
First of all, the white paper confirms the decision to procure the F-35 as our future combat aircraft. 
First of all, the white paper confirms the decision to procure the F-35 as our future combat aircraft.
This is the best aircraft at the best possible price to safeguard our interest today and coming generations. 
This is the best aircraft at the best possible price to safeguard our interest today and coming generations.
We expect the F-35 to be an equally successful weapon system for the future as the F-16 has been for more than thirty years. 
We expect the F-35 to be an equally successful weapon system for the future as the F-16 has been for more than thirty years.
This will be a technological giant leap. 
This will be a technological giant leap.
As a multi-role aircraft, it is capable of managing the full range of potential air missions that we foresee. 
As a multi-role aircraft, it is capable of managing the full range of potential air missions that we foresee.
For the Norwegian Air Force, a new base structure will ensure that we continue to operate efficiently and effectively. 
For the Norwegian Air Force, a new base structure will ensure that we continue to operate efficiently and effectively.
Second, the white paper advances the Army further towards a highly modern, efficient tool, capable of resolving both national and international missions. 
Second, the white paper advances the Army further towards a highly modern, efficient tool, capable of resolving both national and international missions.
With new artillery systems, infantry fighting vehicles, soldier systems, and improved communications and intelligence capabilities, we will ensure that the transformation and modernisation process continues. 
With new artillery systems, infantry fighting vehicles, soldier systems, and improved communications and intelligence capabilities, we will ensure that the transformation and modernisation process continues.
Third, the white paper focuses on emerging security challenges. 
Third, the white paper focuses on emerging security challenges.
The most prominent among them is cyber security. 
The most prominent among them is cyber security.
The cyber domain has become an integrated and inseparable part of everyday life. 
The cyber domain has become an integrated and inseparable part of everyday life.
But at the same time, it represents an "Achilles heel" at all levels of society, as cyber threats challenge both governments and businesses. 
But at the same time, it represents an "Achilles heel" at all levels of society, as cyber threats challenge both governments and businesses.
In order to strengthen our defences, and to better understand the cyber threats, the Armed Forces have established a Cyber command. 
In order to strengthen our defences, and to better understand the cyber threats, the Armed Forces have established a Cyber command.
This initiative represents an historic step forward and underlines the importance given to encountering this threat. 
This initiative represents an historic step forward and underlines the importance given to encountering this threat.
Finally, our primary mission is at home. 
Finally, our primary mission is at home.
Focusing on the High North, protecting our rights and interests in our own neighbourhood is priority number one. 
Focusing on the High North, protecting our rights and interests in our own neighbourhood is priority number one.
That is also the main rationale for our defence transformation and our capability development. 
That is also the main rationale for our defence transformation and our capability development.
It is also in the cards that our defence capabilities will play a greater role in civilian crisis management than before, particularly in support of the police. 
It is also in the cards that our defence capabilities will play a greater role in civilian crisis management than before, particularly in support of the police.
In the aftermath of "22nd July", the entirety of the nation's emergency preparedness is being evaluated. 
In the aftermath of “22nd July”, the entirety of the nation’s emergency preparedness is being evaluated.
The defence sector stands ready to uphold its commitments in support of the civilian sector. 
The defence sector stands ready to uphold its commitments in support of the civilian sector.
Internationally 
Internationally
In a more complex security environment, global challenges will require increasingly common action and global solutions. 
In a more complex security environment, global challenges will require increasingly common action and global solutions.