Norway and the Bear: Soviet Coercive Diplomacy and Norwegian Security Policy

@article{German1982NorwayAT,
  title={Norway and the Bear: Soviet Coercive Diplomacy and Norwegian Security Policy},
  author={Robert K. German},
  journal={International Security},
  year={1982},
  volume={7},
  pages={55 - 82}
}
  • Robert K. German
  • Published 23 January 1982
  • Political Science
  • International Security
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