Our High North Neighbor, Iceland The Battle of the Atlantic would never have been won without the support of the people of Iceland, writes US Army Veteran Mike Thornton in this op-ed. He takes a historical look at Iceland and its strategic position.
After Eighty Years, the United States Surrenders Its Leadership Role in Europe American leadership and the collective defense of Europe have been the hallmark of American and European strategy for the past eighty years. But now, the US is abandoning its leadership role in Europe, writes US Army Veteran and historian Mike Thornton in this op-ed. To fill the leadership vacuum left, the leaders of the Nordic countries and some Europeans are standing tall, he says.
Security for the High North, How Did We Get Here? Op-ed: The High North is a unique region with many of its own issues. Nothing is more important than security to a free and prosperous people. However, every day brings more disturbing news about possible threats to our area, writes US Army Veteran Mike Thornton in the first in a series of op-eds to help make sense of a changing world and defense posture.
Follow-Up: Is China Really Threatening Conquest in the Arctic? When created, the Monroe Doctrine was just as much about diplomacy as it was about military action. Particularly when it comes to China in the Arctic, decision makers should not be ignorant of its historical context or its influence.
Norway Commemorating the Dark History of the Partisans - Government Representatives Will Not Attend A history conference in Kirkenes is to highlight Norwegian partisan history and the Soviet liberation of eastern Finnmark. However, not one single representative from the Norwegian government has found the time to attend. – One can only speculate as to why, says County Mayor Ragnhild Vassvik of Finnmark County.
