Abstract
The author attempts to analyse the present situation in Icelandic security matters. The fact is stressed that Icelanders neither have their own army nor intend to establish one. They have solved their defences within the framework of NATO by a bilateral Defence Agreement with the United States. The present Government of Iceland intends to review Icelandic policy in defence and security matters, which might lead to the Defence Force being asked to leave. In describing this situation, the author stresses the regional and global influences of Iceland's geographical position and also the present impact of her decision to extend her fishery limits from 12 to 50 miles.
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