Iceland - Troubled Ally

Abstract

This report is a background study of Iceland, describing that nation, which illustrates the various physical and economic difficulties which it faces. The paper uses various comparisons to describe the environmental, political and economic shortcomings of the country. The history of the 'Cod Fish Wars' and the U.S. military presence on the island are briefly traced, and the political implications of these two issues is addressed. The paper concludes that most of the problems of Iceland are a function of her geographical position and physical environment.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1974
Accession Number
ADB000808

Entities

People

  • Neil F. O'connor

Organizations

  • Naval War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force Facilities
  • Commerce
  • Geography
  • Governments
  • Intergovernmental Organizations
  • International Organizations
  • International Relations
  • Money
  • National Politics
  • North America
  • Political Science
  • Regions
  • Second World War
  • Topography
  • Treaties
  • United States
  • War Colleges

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  • Strategic Security Studies
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