"Competitors" of Norwegian Foreign Ministers: The "Disabilities" of the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs on the Home Court

During the Cold War the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs was almost uncontested in its foreign policy role, a position that has become challenged since the 1990's due to the internationalization, globalization and europeanization of the world. In its European policy the ministry is challen...

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Published inInternasjonal politikk Vol. 68; no. 1; pp. 131 - 137
Main Author Graeger, Nina
Format Journal Article
LanguageNorwegian
Published 01.01.2010
Subjects
Business
European policy
Foreign affairs administration
Foreign Policy
Globalization
Government departments
International Cooperation
International Relations
Ministers (Political)
Norway
Policy making
Political actors
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Summary:During the Cold War the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs was almost uncontested in its foreign policy role, a position that has become challenged since the 1990's due to the internationalization, globalization and europeanization of the world. In its European policy the ministry is challenged by business, non-profit organizations, political parties and regional/local governments. Due to Norway's role in peace operations, the foreign policy leeway of NGOs and the Norwegian Ministry of Development Cooperation has grown, and in addition the Norwegian Ministry of Defence has taken a stronger foreign policy position. All of these events have reduced the political power of the Norwegian foreign ministers, who have largely responded by emphasizing their role in the bigger picture of promoting security and peace throughout the world. Adapted from the source document.
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ISSN:0020-577X