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Norway’s Secret Pentagon Reply

American questions about military access have revived scrutiny of a defense agreement Norway entered with assurances of sovereignty—and a disagreement left unresolved.

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Odd Inge Teige
Nov 5

Norwegian Defense Minister Tore O. Sandvik is refusing to disclose detailed answers to a Pentagon questionnaire asking whether restrictions on American military activity could be eased.

The Norwegian Defense Ministry has classified its response under the Security Act. Reporting on November 5, Klassekampen said repeated requests for an interview and expla…

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