Tore O. Sandvik

Tore O. Sandvik

politician Norway

Tore O. Sandvik is a Norwegian politician from the Labour Party (Ap) who recently took office as the country's Minister of Defense. His appointment comes at a critical time as Norway navigates complex defense procurement decisions, particularly regarding the purchase of new frigates. Sandvik's role involves balancing national defense needs while maintaining diplomatic relations with the United States, particularly with President Donald Trump, whose reactions to international defense transactions can be unpredictable.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
2 wks
Reach
41,641
Power
1,646$
Sentiment
6.07
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Norway 3 7.33 0.29% +20% 5,421,241 18,930 $403,000 1,407$
Romania 1 6.00 0.09% +0% 19,237,691 17,979 $250,000 234$
Ireland 1 5.00 0.09% +0% 5,030,000 4,732 $5,100 5$
Totals 5 29,688,932 41,641 $658,100 1,646$
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.

Recent Mentions

Norway Norway: Tore O. Sandvik, the Minister of Defense, discusses the changing geopolitical landscape and the challenges posed by the United States and Russia. 7

Aftenposten: – Vår viktigste allierte er ikke til å kjenne igjen

Norway Norway: Norwegian Defense Minister Tore O. Sandvik expressed respect for the efforts of NATO soldiers in Afghanistan. 8

Aftenposten: – Det er ikke til å holde ut

Norway Norway: Norway's Minister of Defense Tore O. Sandvik stated that they have sent two personnel to Greenland to assess further cooperation. 7

Aftenposten: Norge sender militært personell til Grønland

Norway Norway: Tore O. Sandvik is the defense minister who received a letter from the committee leader about budget issues. 6

Aftenposten: Kontrollkomiteen har startet undersøkelse av ukjente milliardsprekker i Forsvaret

Norway Norway: Tore O. Sandvik confirms the review of the conscription system is necessary. 7

Aftenposten: Forsvaret vil ha flere soldater – verneplikten kan bli utvidet

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Norwegian Defence Minister Tore O Sandvik, who signed the deal with UK Defence Secretary John Healey, said the two countries would 'defend themselves together.' 8

BBC: UK and Norway form naval alliance to hunt Russian submarines

Norway Norway: Tore O. Sandvik is the Norwegian Minister of Defense involved in signing a historic defense agreement with the UK. 8

Aftenposten: Norge og Storbritannia signerer historisk forsvarsavtale i London

Norway Norway: Tore O. Sandvik presented the government's new drone strategy for the defense sector. 8

Aftenposten: Ny plan for å tette dronehullene i Forsvaret