• How Russia’s nuclear forces shape Norway’s Arctic defense strategy Norway is reshaping its Arctic defense strategy amid concerns about Russia’s efforts to protect its Kola Peninsula nuclear “bastion.” Norway is further strengthening its military forces to prepare for a potential Russian land grab on the Kola Peninsula should NATO-Russian relations escalate. • This is not to say an invasion is imminent, but Norway believes strengthening its borders with Russia could deter such an action in the future. • The answer lies in Geography. • Norway (NATO’s so-called “Northern Flank”) shares a border with one of Russia’s most heavily protected zones of national defense. • The region hosts the core of Russia’s Northern Fleet, specifically its ballistic missile submarines (SSBNs). • These are critical to Moscow’s nuclear second-strike capability and are key to its nuclear deterrent.

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  • How Russia’s nuclear forces shape Norway’s Arctic defense strategy Norway is reshaping its Arctic defense strategy amid concerns about Russia’s efforts to protect its Kola Peninsula nuclear “bastion.” Norway is further strengthening its military forces to prepare for a potential Russian land grab on the Kola Peninsula should NATO-Russian relations escalate. This is not to say an invasion is imminent, but Norway believes strengthening its borders with Russia could deter such an action in the future. The answer lies in Geography. Norway (NATO’s so-called “Northern Flank”) shares a border with on

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