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Iceland's Defense Dilemma

This chapter explores Iceland's strategic role in NATO and its reliance on American military support for defense against potential threats, particularly Russian submarines. It highlights the ongoing debates among Icelanders about increasing defense spending and the contentious issue of establishing a formal military while balancing historical non-militarization principles.

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