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11. Mar 2026

“The initiative belongs to the small nations. For their lives are in peril."

As we recently marked four years since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, this months “Nordic Column” in Latvijas Avīze is a timely reminder of the importance of unity and continued support. In February …

23. Feb 2026

Prime Minister's address to the Storting on the security policy situation

'Whereas in the past, the US was the leading proponent of rules-based international trade, tariffs are now being widely used. They are being introduced and used – against Allies as well – not only as trade …

03. Nov 2025

Why introduce conscription for women? A better, wiser and more capable Armed Forces

In the monthly “Nordic Column” in Latvijas Avīze, the Nordic embassies take turns contributing articles. In October 2025, trainee Molly Kvam McCarthy and Ambassador Ine Måreng wrote about the significance …

30. May 2025

Nordisk - baltisk kraft

I forsvars- og sikkerhetspolitikken er geografien fortsatt viktig. - Espen Barth Eide, Utenriksminister

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