Britain doubles troops in Norway
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Britain said it would double its troop presence in Norway to 2,000 over three years, citing growing concern about Russia’s military threat in the Arctic.
Yes, but it will be a huge difference whether the EU with a closely associated UK & Norway become the centre of gravity of European defence, or a fragmented Coalition of the Willing, with little joint political authority.
The latter is easier in the short run, but more unstable in the long run.
The latter is easier in the short run, but more unstable in the long run.
February 10, 2026 at 12:14 PM
Yes, but it will be a huge difference whether the EU with a closely associated UK & Norway become the centre of gravity of European defence, or a fragmented Coalition of the Willing, with little joint political authority.
The latter is easier in the short run, but more unstable in the long run.
The latter is easier in the short run, but more unstable in the long run.