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The authors describe how the Norwegian Coast Guard is a vital instrument for the political and military leadership in conflict management and the maintenance of good order at sea and low tension in the European High North. The chapter draws attention to challenges and possible conflict scenarios, the use of force and protection of legal activities. This is illustrated through several cases and situations faced by the Norwegian Coast Guard. Special attention is given to the Norwegian—Russian cooperation on the preservation and administration of the fishery resources in the Barents Sea; a success story even during the Cold War when the Soviet Union was the primary adversary for Norway and NATO, and a cooperation mechanism which is still in place today.
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Skram, AI., Gade, J.G. (2016). The Role of Coast Guards in Conflict Management: The Norwegian Experience. In: Bekkevold, J., Till, G. (eds) International Order at Sea. Palgrave Macmillan, London. https://doi.org/10.1057/978-1-137-58663-6_13
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