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	History of Iceland Summary
		5 Iceland as a Norwegian and Danish vassal
		The settlement of Iceland is thoroughly recorded in the aforementioned Landnámabók, although it should be remembered that the book was compiled in the early 12th century when at least 200 years had passed from the age of settlement.
		Iceland has adhered to a staunchly pro-U.S. foreign policy: Iceland lent nominal support to the NATO action in the Kosovo War and was part of the Coalition of the willing during the 2003 invasion of Iraq.
	www.bookrags.com /History_of_Iceland (4249 words)

	Iceland's Security Co-operation (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-29)
		Iceland supports increased responsibility of the European states in security and defence co-operation, but at the same time emphasises the necessity of preserving the unity of the member states of NATO.
		Iceland participates in defence co-operation under the rubric of NATO and the Partnership for Peace.
		Icelandic experts have been employed in peacekeeping and peace-building efforts in conflict regions in different parts of the world, under the auspices of the United Nations, NATO, OSCE and the EU.
	brunnur.stjr.is /embassy/nato.nsf/pages/wpp0003 (1312 words)

	Iceland Defense Force - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Iceland Defense Force (IDF) was the military body responsible for protecting Iceland, headquartered at Keflavík, and manned by United States military personnel from 1951 to 2006.
		The IDF was created in 1951 when, at the request of NATO, the United States signed an agreement to provide for the defense of Iceland and the North Atlantic.
		On 15 March 2006 the U.S. Ambassador to Iceland announced the decision of the United States to withdraw the Iceland Defense Force before the end of September 2006.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Icelandic_Defense_Force (360 words)

	Iceland in NATO (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-29)
		Increasingly, however, Icelanders are prepared to view their relationship with the rest of Europe in a wider context, as the EU takes further steps towards economic and political integration, the areas of security and defence included.
		Iceland's defence is based on the twin pillars of NATO membership and a bilateral defence agreement with the United States.
		Within the Foreign Ministry, a Defence Department, led by a civilian of Ambassadorial rank, is responsible for the implementation of the Defence Agreement and for ensuring that the defence of the country is consistent with Government policy.
	brunnur.stjr.is /embassy/nato.nsf/pages/wpp0054 (4623 words)

	National Security and Defence (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-29)
		Iceland has never had its own army and had never taken up arms against others when the last World War broke out, at which time Iceland was dragged reluctantly into the whirlpool of the war.
		Iceland’s strategic military importance was obvious: from there, a force might control vital shipping lanes between Western Europe and North America.
		It was stipulated in the agreement that the forces must depart immediately upon the conclusion of the war.
	www.hi.is /page/national_security_and_defence (348 words)

	Iceland - History
		The settlement of Iceland is thoroughly recorded in the aforementioned Landnámabók, although it has to be considered that the book was compiled in the early 12th century when at least 200 years had passed from the age of settlement.
		They were one of two main clans fighting for power over Iceland, causing havoc in a land comprised almost entirely of farmers who could ill afford being away from their farms to travel across the land, fighting for their leader's cause.
		Iceland had prospered during the course of the war, amassing considerable currency reserves in foreign banks.
	www.iceland-travelguide.com /History-3.html (2080 words)

	Iceland, Information about The Icelandic Coast Guard . Information about Iceland
		The Icelandic Coast Guard is responsible for patrol and rescue operations in one of the toughest marine areas in the world, the North Atlantic Ocean.
		Even though they were fishing under military protection and the Icelandic Coast Guard vessels were unable to arrest offenders, the foreign trawler skippers were in fact soon forced to give up after repeatedly losing their gear.
		The Icelandic Coast Guard vessels were frequently involved in hazardous collisions with both trawlers and frigates, but the three "Cod Wars" eventually came to an end with no loss of life.
	www.randburg.com /is/general/general_15.html (730 words)

	FT.com / Arts & Weekend - Norse code
		He was forced to withdraw, leaving Green furious at the time that he had placed such trust in a comparatively little-known Icelander.
		Remarkable as it may sound in a barren outcrop of rock in the North Atlantic, many Icelanders are asking whether their country has become a “banana republic” - the equivalent of a tropical plantation economy, where the police are in the pay of politicians or businessmen rule like overlords.
		“Iceland is not a banana republic and you shouldn’t trivialise Icelandic society.” He continues: “The court case worries me. Even if it turns out to be a storm in a teacup, it’s going to be very bad for Iceland.
	www.ft.com /cms/s/4c1537f0-4c12-11da-997b-0000779e2340.html (3620 words)

	Jóhannesson (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-29)
		Throughout the 1990s, forces in Iceland were reduced, most notably by the withdrawal of a number of F-15 fighter jets; in May 2003, the American ambassador in Reykjavík notified the Icelandic government that within a month all the remaining aircraft would be removed.
		Iceland earns approximately $26 million a year in foreign exchange from IDF operations which just happens to be the amount of its reserves in good times and which this year has been of indescribable advantage.
		Icelandic governments have resisted this move ever since it was first mooted in the early 1960s, on the grounds that it would leave the island defenseless.
	www.nwc.navy.mil /press/Review/2004/SummerAutumn/art8-sa04.htm (8763 words)

	Statistics Iceland - Publications » Publications by subjects » External Trade » ...
		Thus the Icelandic Directorate of Shipping (Register of Vessels) and the Civil Aviation Administration, Flight Safety Department, supply information regarding purchases and sales of ships and aircraft and the importers or exporters concerned are contacted for further details.
		Iceland was party to this convention and ratified it in June 1986.
		The Icelandic Customs Tariff is an eight-digit classification that complies with the six digits of the HS with the addition of two digits that are used in some instances for a more detailed breakdown according to Icelandic requirements.
	www.statice.is /?PageID=598 (1724 words)

	Defense of Iceland
		Iceland will make all acquisitions of land and other arrangements required to permit entry upon and use of facilities in accordance with this Agreement, and the United States shall not be obliged to compensate Iceland or any national of Iceland or other person for such entry or use.
		The national composition of forces, and the conditions under which they may enter upon and make use of facilities in Iceland pursuant to this Agreement, shall be determined in agreement with Iceland.
		The number of personnel to be stationed in Iceland pursuant to this Agreement shall be subject to the approval of the Icelandic Government.
	iceryder.net /defense.html (459 words)

	Hunting Bear
		The Iceland Air Defense Force was redesignated Air Forces Iceland on January 1, 1960.
		On July 1, 1961, Commander Barrier Force, Atlantic moved from Argentia to Keflavík and, as a result -- for better logistical and operational control together with the increased emphasis on maritime strategy in the region -- the Navy relieved the Air Force as host military service in Iceland and Naval Station Keflavík was established.
		Later, as the Icelandic contractors acquired the experience and know-how required for military construction, it was agreed that the work would be assumed completely by Icelanders with the formation of the Iceland Prime Contractors (IPC) in 1954 and the Keflavík Contractors (KC) in 1957.
	www.dean-boys.com /iceland/iceland.htm (1014 words)

	9505-7: NATO Review No.5 - September 95 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-29)
		The second debate is between the concept of "European defence" and that of a defence that remains a matter for states and alliances.
		Moreover, no decision to commit the armed forces of a sovereign nation, i.e., to stake the lives of its citizens, could be taken by any international body whatsoever without the agreement of the legitimate authorities of that nation; no treaty has ever demanded this up to now.
		However, it was argued that the concept of a European defence, in the full sense of the term, goes further and will require, when the time comes (i.e., without disruptive initiatives and in accordance with a natural evolution), a "great negotiation" with the United States with a view to forming a new Alliance.
	www.hri.org /docs/inter/95-09-08.doc.html (2681 words)

	Aust military stretched thin, report finds. 10/10/2005. ABC News Online
		He says the Defence Force cannot afford new recruits in key demographics and better management is needed to draw fresh talent into senior ranks.
		The head of the Defence Force, Air Chief Marshal Angus Houston, does not agree that Australia's overseas deployments have stretched the military too thinly.
		The two-year study, involving senior members of the Australian Defence Force, is due to be released later this week and calls for the Government to spend an extra $1 billion a year to meet future security challenges.
	www.abc.net.au /news/newsitems/200510/s1478528.htm (466 words)

	Peace and Conflict Monitor (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-29)
		Twice the Icelandic government has had plans to terminate the Defence Agreement in 1956 and 1973, but in both cases NATO estimated that there was indeed need for the presence of the US military force.
		The Icelandic government took the position that the helicopters were the absolute minim defence and if they should leave there was no ground for the army base any more since it would only serve as a surveillance base for the US.
		According to its obligations as member state to NATO, Iceland would then be responsible for running the Keflavik airport base for its maintenance and security for NATO usage as well as to ensure flight safety in the North Atlantic and being responsible for the aerial surveillance of the country.
	www.monitor.upeace.org /archive.cfm?id_article=148 (1220 words)

	BBC News \| EUROPE \| Bosnia opposes Nato force cuts
		In December, the United States Defence Secretary, Donald Rumsfeld, called for a large cut in troop numbers, something which has alarmed many Bosnians who fear a return to instability.
		No figures were mentioned at the meeting, but Nato agreed to discuss scaling down the military presence in Bosnia and integrating it with the alliance's other missions in Kosovo and Macedonia.
		But Washington is caught between a desire to pull troops out of the Balkans and its oft-stated commitment that NATO went into the region together and will come out together.
	news.bbc.co.uk /1/hi/world/europe/1764670.stm (333 words)

	User Posts (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-29)
		Iceland has said it would resume commercial whaling, making it only the second country to do so after Norway, in a decision that is expected to spark protests from around the world.
		If that would have been done, Iceland would have had to learn how do defend itself, with expertise help from the US force that did it for this past half century, and the left would never have been able to have any credibility saying we should be defenceless.
		The right in Iceland would have been the dominant force in Icelandic politics instead of the left during these past 50 years, if it had not taken on itself the moral duty of standing shoulder to shoulder with other democratic allies in the cold war.
	www.freerepublic.com /~leifur/in-forum (10477 words)

	The Base Bows Out - The Reykjavík Grapevine Online
		The NATO base used to have a clearly defined purpose, as both for Iceland’s defence and as having a strategic location during the Cold War.
		Though Iceland is not a primary target, nor a secondary target for that matter, Iceland is a NATO nation.
		Iceland is becoming a powerhouse within the EU and has shown the will to move on to greater things.
	www.grapevine.is /default.aspx?show=news&part=fullstory&id=1161 (2209 words)

	Svala Dunn (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-29)
		Arni Gregg Arnason was born January 26, 1919 at Gimli, Manitoba, son of Anna Halldora, nee Thorvaldson, and Hlodver Agust Arnason, who immigrated to Canada in 1911.
		At an early age, Arni's interests turned to learning, to reading and writing---Icelandic was the language in the home, and music, which became a driving force in his life.
		After some preliminary encounters with harmonicas, rhythym instruments and an octagonal concertina, a piano was purchased and he began formalized lessons through the Toronto Conservatory under the guidance and tutelage of Miss Helga Olafson.
	www.umanitoba.ca /faculties/arts/icelandic/IceCan/arni_gregg.htm (842 words)

	The World Forum \|\| Political Forums
		The Greenpeace ship MV Arctic Sunrise is visiting Iceland to support our campaigns against commercial whaling and climate change.
		Iceland have yet to make their whaling quota for this year public.
		Yet such is Japan's commitment to the cause of marine biology that it is to double its "scientific catch" of Minke to around 900 a year.
	www.theworldforum.org /story/2005/6/18/184534/336 (433 words)

	Two suicide car bombs hit Kabul, killing German NATO peacekeeper
		There are currently about 700 Canadians with the NATO security force in Kabul and about 250 Canadian troops are stationed in Kandahar, some four hours by road from Kabul.
		The last major attack on the peacekeepers in the capital was in October 2004, when a militant detonated grenades strapped to his body, wounding three Icelandic security personnel and killing an American translator and an Afghan girl.
		The attack showed "that there is not a stable, quiet situation in Afghanistan" and that the NATO force in Afghanistan was still needed, Germany Defence Minister Peter Struck said in Berlin.
	www.cbc.ca /cp/world/051114/w111444.html (708 words)

	NATO Documents & Publications
		Throughout even the Cold War, numerous waves of change and reform were afoot, as NATO military organisations worked to proactively respond to evolving defence and security challenges that eventually led to the fall of the Berlin Wall.
		Description: At their annual spring meeting in June 2003, Allied defence ministers agreed on the shape of a new military command structure which is leaner, more flexible, more efficient, and better able to conduct the full range of Alliance missions.
		Description: Adapting the armed forces to be able to respond to perceived threats is one of the principal aims of defence reform.
	www.nato.int /docu (1636 words)

	Aerospace Technology - Airbus A310
		The aircraft is also in service with the Air Forces of Belgium, Germany and France and with the Defence Force of Canada.
		The Canadian Air Force is to modify two of its five A310’s to the MRTT configuration.
		EADS, the European Aeronautic Defence and Space Company, was formed by a merger of Aerospatiale-Matra of France, Daimler-Chrysler Aerospace of Germany and CASA of Spain (former members of Airbus).
	www.aerospace-technology.com /projects/a310 (839 words)

	The Avalon Project : Defense of Iceland: Agreement Between the United States and the Republic of Iceland, May 5, 1951
		Defense of Iceland: Agreement Between the United States and the Republic of Iceland, May 5, 1951(1)
		Whenever the contingency provided for in Articles 5 and 6 of the North Atlantic Treaty shall occur, the facilities, which will be afforded in accordance with this Agreement, shall be available for the same use.
		An annex to this agreement was signed, May 8, 1951, regulating the status of United States personnel and property in Iceland under the defense agreement (TIAS 2295; 2 UST 1533).
	www.yale.edu /lawweb/avalon/diplomacy/iceland/ice001.htm (519 words)

	The World Forum \|\| Political Forums
		Wikinews reports that former world chess champion Bobby Fischer, will move from Japan to his new home of Iceland despite requests from the USA for his extradition.
		Iceland's ambassador to Japan, Thordur Oskarsson, said that the US government had sent a message of displeasure to the Icelandic government before its parliament passed the bill allowing for Mr Fischer's citizenship.
		Iceland, like Japan, maintains close military ties with the United States and has an extradition treaty with Washington.
	www.theworldforum.org /story/2005/3/23/62312/6533 (3707 words)

	PM to sell Army's 'good life'. 24/08/2006. ABC News Online
		Defence Minister Brendan Nelson says the Government is looking at a range of options to help bolster recruitment.
		"Our advertising budget in recruiting today is 30 per cent less than it was six years ago and that reflects in part that the number of inquiries to join the Australian Defence Force has declined from 150,000 to less than 100,000," he said.
		Neil James, from the Australia Defence Association, says some changes are worth considering.
	www.abc.net.au /news/newsitems/200608/s1723424.htm (654 words)

	AIR FORCES OF THE WORLD
		Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Macedonia
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		Syrian Air Force (Al Quwwat al-Jawwiya al Arabiya as-Souriya)
	www.machtres.com /lista.htm (107 words)

	Army.com -Countries without Armies
		Iceland - Iceland is defended by the US-manned Icelandic Defense Force
		Liechtenstein - Defence and Foreign Affairs by Switzerland.
		Vatican City - Defence by Italy, ceremonial Swiss Guard has some modern weapons but acts as a security police force.
	www.army.com /countires_without_armies.html (150 words)

	Scoop: Explosion In Sinai - NZDF Member Involved
		A member of the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) serving with the Sinai based Multi National Force and Observers (MFO) was involved in the incident.
		The New Zealand Defence Force member involved in a suicide bombing attack in the Sinai Peninsula last night is New Zealand Army Private Joshua Roewen.
		His home Camp is Burnham based 3rd Land Force Group where he has been based for the past three years as an Army Driver.
	www.scoop.co.nz /stories/PO0604/S00210.htm (934 words)

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