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This paper examines Norway’s defense policy, particularly with regards to its Arctic possessions (the High North). The first section reviews the strategic importance of the High North for Norway’s economy and identifies the challenges and threats posed by Russia to its broadly defined security. The second section analyzes Norway’s defense policy, outlining its objectives, main components (cooperation and deterrence), and the role it plays in NATO's collective security. The third section discusses Norway’s relations with countries in the Baltic Sea region and comments on Oslo's growing cooperation with Poland.