Who to Trust? Danish or Norwegian Intelligence? Comment: We are about to close on a turbulent year, to put it mildly. It might have been the most turbulent any of us can remember. So let us hope that next year offers something different, such as the Arctic remaining a region without armed conflict.
The Silk Gloves Are off and Europe Is in the Splits Comment: The silk gloves are off. It took the Danish Defence Intelligence Service to stand up against the USA and Donald Trump. Their message cannot be misunderstood: the USA is a threat to Europe.
The Political Game Continues Even as the Distinction Between War and Peace Is Blurred Comment: They were supposed to utilize the whole country and create viable communities on the border with Russia. A powerful industry investment would replace measly measures in the so-called action zone. Well, that did not go according to plan. Even after the Norwegian government collapsed, the reversal of adopted policies continues.
The Political Game Continues Even as the Distinction Between War and Peace Is Blurred Comment: They were supposed to utilize the whole country and create viable communities on the border with Russia. A powerful industry investment would replace measly measures in the so-called action zone. Well, that did not go according to plan. Even after the Norwegian government collapsed, the reversal of adopted policies continues.
The Political Game Continues Even as the Distinction Between War and Peace Is Blurred Comment: They were supposed to utilize the whole country and create viable communities on the border with Russia. A powerful industry investment would replace measly measures in the so-called action zone. Well, that did not go according to plan. Even after the Norwegian government collapsed, the reversal of adopted policies continues.
Norway and France Forge Closer Defense Ties With an View to the High North Norway and France recently signed a letter of intent on enhanced defense cooperation, emphasizing the significance of situational awareness and presence in the High North. "Protecting the maritime areas in Northern Europe is the key to European security," says the French minister of defense.
I Was Going to Write About Hope, but the Danes Threw a Spanner in My Keyboard Comment: I was going to write something peaceful heading into a new Arctic year. Some hopeful observations despite the brutality that surrounds us. But then the Danish Security and Intelligence Service fired some early New Year fireworks into my keyboard.
Increased Chinese Interest in Svalbard The Norwegian Police Security Service (PST) has registered an increased interest in Svalbard by China.
Report From a ‘Spy Nest’ - Sans the Cowardly Mask of Anonymity Commentary: There are strict requirements for the use of anonymous sources in journalism. Even when the attacks are directed at people with Russian passports. Hiding behind the cowardly mask of anonymity does not absolve you of that responsibility.
Is the Norwegian Security Service Trying to Scare People Southward? Commentary: The Norwegian Police Security Service (PST) has gone from invisible to very visible. Most recently in Kirkenes, where it has "come forward" in a Norwegian national newspaper. That is a good thing. But to step out of the dark and into the light sets new requirements for "the secret services."
Is the Norwegian Security Service Trying to Scare People Southward? Commentary: The Norwegian Police Security Service (PST) has gone from invisible to very visible. Most recently in Kirkenes, where it has "come forward" in a Norwegian national newspaper. That is a good thing. But to step out of the dark and into the light sets new requirements for "the secret services."
Rise in Unwanted Activity Ahead of Andøya Spaceport Opening: Police Urges the Public to Be Alert The Nordland police report an increase in their attention to all areas with strategic targets for intelligence. This also applies to Andøya in Northern Norway, where Europe's first mainland spaceport opens in November. "We are alert but not worried," says CEO Ketil Olsen at Andøya Space.
If the Norwegian Business Sector Is Asleep, They Share the Bed With Many Commentary: The Nordland Chief of Police warns against threats from Russia and asks the business sector in the north to wake up. That may be appropriate. But if the business sector is asleep, they share a bed with the authorities, public institutions, and local politicians.
Nordland Chief of Police: "The Russian Intelligence Threat Has Never Been Greater" The Nordland Chief of Police asks the business sector in Northern Norway to wake up. "Russia must use intelligence services to a higher degree to access information from Norway," says Heidi Kløkstad, and asks municipalities and businesses to be especially aware of sabotage against infrastructure, influence activities, and not least, the classic honey trap.
Spies in the Arctic and Why We Need Them (Commentary) NRK is serving news so old that they could be part of the history syllabus already in the 90s. Now I am just waiting for them to announce that the earth is round.
Norwegian Intelligence Service: The Arctic is Increasingly Important The Arctic is increasingly important to the great powers. Despite security policy tension between Russia and the West, Russian behavior in the High North nevertheless shows that Moscow has an interest in a stable Arctic, according to the Norwegian intelligence services’ most recent threat assessment.
Increased Threat from Foreign Intelligence against Denmark, Greenland and Faroe Islands, Says Danish Intelligence On Thursday, the Danish Security and Intelligence Service warned of a rising threat from foreign intelligence activities against Denmark, Greenland, and the Faroe Islands.
