Arnór Sigurjónsson
Arnór Sigurjónsson is a defense expert and former head of the security and defense department at the Icelandic Ministry of Foreign Affairs. He has been a vocal advocate for increasing Iceland's defense spending amidst changing global security dynamics, arguing that Iceland needs to prioritize its own defense capabilities despite being a small and resource-limited nation. In his book 'Íslenskur her - Breyttur heimur, nýr veruleiki,' published in 2022, Arnór challenges the myths surrounding Iceland's size and wealth, advocating for the establishment of a national defense force to ensure the sovereignty and independence of the country.
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