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Friday, October 17, 2008
What are Russia's intentions in the 'High North'?
Keflavik air base
Cold, empty and rich in fish and minerals, the seas of the "High North" are a tempting prize for a big, confident country.
Even before the startling news of Vladimir Putin's offer of a $5.4 billion emergency loan to Iceland, Russia had been beefing up its presence in a part of the world where the NATO presence is fitful.
Although American submarines still ply the northern seas, other NATO vessels are rarely seen. America bruised Icelandic feelings when it pulled out of its Keflavik air base in 2006.
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