Tímarit Vörðu — Iceland's journal on national security

Tímarit Vörðu is a forum for debate and the exchange of views. The opinions and ideas expressed in articles are the authors' own. Published twice a year.

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Issue 1: Verðugur bandamaður

How is Iceland — or how does it become — a worthy ally?

Articles by the Minister for Foreign Affairs, the Ambassador of Canada and others on the theme of the issue. The first issue is guest-edited by Þórdís Kolbrún R. Gylfadóttir.

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Issue 2: Leiðandi á Norðurslóðum

Iceland leading in the Arctic — what does that mean for us?

The second issue appears in autumn 2026. Seven authors write from the premise that Iceland is, or could be, a leader in the Arctic.

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About the journal

The first Icelandic journal devoted to national security and international affairs. Published twice a year, on the web and in print. Articles appear in Icelandic or English, by author.