Tormod Heier
Tormod Heier is a professor at the Norwegian Defence Command and Staff College, specializing in military strategy and international security. He has provided insights into the potential threats posed by Russian military activities in Arctic waters, particularly regarding the strategic implications of Russian submarines operating near U.S. coastlines. Heier's analysis often focuses on the geopolitical dynamics of the region and the necessity for robust defense cooperation between Norway and its allies.
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Professor Tormod Heier has been criticized for his predictions regarding Russia's actions before the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Norges sikkerhet kan ikke baseres på at Putin forstår sitt eget beste
Norway· 2026-03-02
Tormod Heier argues that Russia is not a significant military threat.
Kan Russland angripe Europa? Norge må være mer rustet.Norway· 2026-02-27
Professor Tormod Heier at the Norwegian Defence University College is mentioned as a discredited knowledge communicator.
Vi må ha en nyansert vurdering av Russland som trussel mot NorgeNorway· 2026-02-23
Tormod Heier expressed skepticism about the likelihood of Russia going to war against Europe.
Kan Russland angripe Europa?Norway· 2026-02-23
Professor Tormod Heier expresses concern about hybrid attacks from Russia.
Tiden for å betvile russisk militær maktbruk bør være overNorway· 2026-02-10Tormod Heier discusses the challenges to freedom of expression in the Norwegian debate on Ukraine.
Er «kontrære stemmer» blitt marginalisert i den norske Ukraina-debatten? Jeg har undersøkt.Norway· 2025-12-14
Tormod Heier is a professor who commented on the implications of the prisoner exchange.
Ukraina og Russland møttes til samtaler for første gang siden 2022Norway· 2025-05-16
Tormod Heier is a professor of military strategy at the Defense University in Oslo, discussing the risks of a military operation against Svalbard.
Experter: Svalbard kan hotas om Ryssland söker ”deal” med USA
Sweden· 2025-03-27
Tormod Heier felt bullied after making a mistake about Putin's plans.
Forsker Tormod Heier følte seg mobbetNorway· 2025-03-15Tormod Heier felt bullied after making a mistake about Putin's plans.
Forsker Tormod Heier følte seg mobbetNorway· 2025-03-15Tormod Heier is a professor who explains the threats posed by Russian submarines to US security.
Jeg ser ingen endring i USAs felles interesser med Norge i nordområdeneNorway· 2025-02-21
