Norway: Peacemaker, Arms-Dealer

Norway: Peacemaker, Arms-Dealer

For decades, Norway has played a major role as a peacemaker. From the Nobel Peace Prize to the Oslo Accords, promoting peace has been a central aspect of Norwegian foreign policy.


But this is only part of the story. Few outside the country are aware of the thriving, lucrative, and government-owned weapons industry in this Scandinavian nation.


This creates a dilemma for Norway, as it walks a tightrope between economic interests and its commitments to international law.


In this episode, Nic Marsh, a Senior Researcher at PRIO and a specialist in arms trade, discusses the scope and significance of Norway's weapons industry and arms trade. He is joined by General Kristin Lund, a retired senior officer of the Norwegian Army and the first woman to command a UN peacekeeping operation.


The episode is hosted by award-winning journalist Arnaud Siad.

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