Foreign relations of Iceland

Iceland established its foreign service in April 1940[1] when Denmark became occupied by Nazi Germany and ties between the two countries were severed. The Republic of Iceland was founded in 1944. The Icelandic foreign service grew slowly in the post-WWII period, but increased rapidly after the mid-1990s. Iceland's closest relations are with the Nordic states, the European Union and the United States.[2][3] Iceland has been a member of the United Nations since 1946.[1] Iceland was a founding member of the World Bank in 1946 and NATO in 1949.[1] In terms of European integration, Iceland joined the EFTA in 1970, the EEA in 1992, and Schengen in 2001.[1][4]

From 1951 to 2006, there was an American military base and troop presence in Iceland.[5] During the Cold War, Iceland had a close but contentious relationship with the United States, leading some scholars to describe Iceland as a "rebellious ally" and "reluctant ally."[3][6] Iceland repeatedly threatened to leave NATO or cancel the US defence agreement during the Cold War.[7][3][2] As a consequence, the United States provided Iceland with extensive economic assistance and diplomatic support.[7][3][2]

Iceland hosted the historic 1986 Reagan-Gorbachev summit in Reykjavík, which set the stage for the end of the Cold War.

Fishing rights

Iceland's principal historical international disputes involved disagreements over fishing rights. Conflict with the United Kingdom led to the so-called Cod Wars in 1952–56 because of the extension of the fishing zone from 3 to 4 nautical miles (6 to 7 km), 1958–61 because of extending the fishing zone to 12 nautical miles (22 km) in 1972–73 because of its further extension to 50 nautical miles (93 km) and in 1975–76 because of its extension to 200 nautical miles (370 km).[8][9] Disagreements with Norway and Russia over fishing rights in the Barents Sea were successfully resolved in 2000.

Whaling

Certain environmentalists are concerned that Iceland left the International Whaling Commission (IWC) in June 1992 in protest of an IWC decision to refuse to lift the ban on whaling, after the IWC Scientific Committee had determined that the taking of certain species could safely be resumed. That year, Iceland established a separate commission – along with Norway, Greenland and the Faroe Islands – for the conservation, management, and study of marine mammals. Since then, Iceland has resumed whaling for scientific purpose and has rejoined the IWC (in October 2002). The Icelandic Fisheries Ministry issued a permit to hunt 39 whales for commercial purposes on 17 October 2006.[10] 25 states delivered a formal diplomatic protest to the Icelandic government on 1 November concerning resumed commercial whaling. The protest was led by the United Kingdom and supported by others such as Finland and Sweden.[11]

Recognition of post-Soviet states

Iceland was the first country to recognize the regained independence of Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Georgia, Armenia and Azerbaijan from the USSR in 1990–1991. Similarly, it was the first country to recognize Montenegro's independence from its former union with Serbia.[12] Iceland was also the first country to recognize Croatia, having done so on 19 December 1991.[13] Significantly, Iceland was also the first Western state to recognise Palestine when it did so in 2011.[14] Iceland also is the greatest Nordic contributor per capita to NATO-led troops in Bosnia and Kosovo, to the police in Bosnia and to Bosnian/Kosovan reconstruction, resettlement and relief efforts.

Membership in international organizations

Iceland is a member of the following organisations: North Atlantic Treaty Organisation; Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe; International Criminal Court; International Bank for Reconstruction and Development; International Development Association; International Finance Corporation; Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development; European Economic Area; European Free Trade Association; Council of Europe; International Criminal Police Organization; and the United Nations, since 19 November 1946, and most of its specialized agencies, including the International Monetary Fund, World Trade Organization, Food and Agriculture Organization, International Atomic Energy Agency, International Civil Aviation Organization, International Labour Organization, International Maritime Organization, International Telecommunication Union, United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization, Universal Postal Union, World Health Organization, World Meteorological Organization and the International Whaling Commission. The Icelandic government currently finances two Programs of the United Nations University that are located in Iceland: the Geothermal Training Programme since 1979 and the Fisheries Training Programme since 1998.

Iceland was given the opportunity to join the League of Nations after becoming sovereign in 1918, but opted not to, primarily due to limited administrative resources.[15] Iceland joined the UN in 1945 but took until 1965 to establish a permanent mission.[16]

In the IMF, Iceland is in the Nordic-Baltic constituency of the 24-member executive board of the IMF, along with Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden, Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia.[17]

International disputes

Rockall

Main article: Rockall

Iceland has an ongoing dispute with Denmark (on behalf of the Faroe Islands) on the one hand and with the UK and Ireland on the other hand, concerning claims to the continental shelf in the Hatton–Rockall area of the North Atlantic under the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (1982).[18] Iceland's claim covers virtually the entire area claimed by the other three countries, except for a small portion in the south-east corner of the Irish claim,[19] while the Faroes claim most of the area claimed by the UK and Ireland.[20] Negotiations continue between the four countries in the hope of making a joint proposal to the United Nations Commission on the Limits of the Continental Shelf by May 2009.

Deposit insurance

Main article: Icesave dispute

Following the collapse of Icesave sparking the 2008–2011 Icelandic financial crisis, the U.K. and the Netherlands offered to insure the deposits of the bank's customers. They then sought repayment from Iceland, which held a referendum on the issue in 2010 and 2011, both of which failed. The two governments then said they would take the issue to European courts to seek redress they alleged is owed to them. In January 2013 the EFTA court cleared Iceland of all charges.

European Union application

Main articles: Accession of Iceland to the European Union and Enlargement of the European Union

Iceland's reluctance to join the EU's Common Fisheries Policy is a major stumbling bloc to accession

Iceland has had a close relationship with the European Union (EU) throughout its development, but has remained outside (instead, joining the European Free Trade Area or EFTA). In 1972, the two sides signed a free trade agreement and in 1994 Iceland joined the European Economic Area which let itself and other non-EU states have access to the EU's internal market in exchange for Iceland contributing funds and applying EU law in relevant areas. The EU is Iceland's most important trading partner with a strong trade surplus in 2008/9 in terms of goods, services and foreign direct investment. Iceland also participates in the Schengen Area (as well as relevant police and judicial cooperation) and has non-voting representation in some EU agencies.[21][22]

However, after Iceland's financial crash in 2008, it has sought membership of the EU and the euro. Iceland applied on 16 July 2009 and negotiations formally began 17 June 2011.[23] After an agreement is concluded, the accession treaty must be ratified by every EU state and be subject to a national referendum in Iceland.[24] Since the application was submitted, popular support has declined and contentious issues around Icelandic fisheries may derail negotiations. However the Icelandic government is confident an agreement can be reached based on the flexibility shown by the EU in its previous negotiations with Norway.[25]

In 2014, Iceland froze their application to join the European Union.[26]

Agreed Minute

Main article: Agreed Minute

The Agreed Minute was a statute governing the nature of the U.S. military presence in Iceland. The Agreed Minute was last renegotiated in 2001. At the time, the U.S. Air Force committed itself to maintaining four to six interceptors at the Keflavík base, supported by a helicopter rescue squad. The Air Force, in order to cut costs, announced plans to remove the four remaining jets in 2003. The removal was then delayed to address Icelandic demands for continued presence of the jets. After an unfruitful series of negotiations and two reshuffles of the Icelandic government the issue lay dormant until early 2006 when the U.S. Air Force issued an official statement that withdrawal of the aircraft was already being prepared. U.S. officials have since then argued that Iceland is in no need of a military presence.

NATO allies since then conduct air policing after the U.S. Air Force withdrawal.

Bilateral Relations

Iceland's first embassy was established in Copenhagen in 1920. The second and third embassies were opened in London and Sweden in 1940. That same year, a consulate-general was installed in New York (a year later, an embassy was opened in Washington D.C.). The Icelandic foreign service grew slowly (both in terms of missions and staff) in the post-WWII period, but increased rapidly after the mid-1990s. The Icelandic foreign service is vastly smaller than those of its Nordic neighbors.[16]

Africa

Country	Formal Relations Began	Notes
Burkina Faso		Burkina Faso is represented in Iceland by its embassy in Copenhagen, Denmark.[27]
Djibouti		Djibouti is accredited to Iceland from its embassy in Paris, France. Iceland is accredited to Djibouti from its embassy in Kampala, Uganda.
Kenya		Iceland is accredited to Kenya from its embassy in Kampala, Uganda Kenya is accredited to Iceland from its embassy in Stockholm, Sweden.
Malawi		Iceland has an embassy in Lilongwe. Malawi is accredited to Iceland from its high commission in London.
Mauritania		Mauritania is represented in Iceland by its embassy in Brussels, Belgium.[27] Iceland is represented in Mauritania by its Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Reykjavík.[28]
Mozambique		Iceland is accredited to Mozambique from its Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Reykjavik and maintains an honorary consulate in Maputo. Mozambique is accredited to Iceland from its embassy in Stockholm, Sweden.
South Africa		Iceland is accredited to South Africa from its Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Reykjavik. South Africa is accredited to Iceland from its embassy in Oslo, Norway.
Uganda		Iceland has an embassy in Kampala. Uganda is accredited to Iceland from its embassy in Copenhagen, Denmark.

Americas

Country	Formal Relations Began	Notes
Argentina	1952	Argentina is accredited to Iceland from its embassy in Oslo, Norway. Iceland is accredited to Argentina from its Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Reykjavik and maintains an honorary consulate Buenos Aires.
Barbados	1979	Both countries established diplomatic relations on 9 April 1979.[29]
Belize	2004	Both countries have established diplomatic relations on 7 July 2004.[30][31]
Brazil	1952	Brazil is accredited to Iceland from its embassy in Oslo, Norway and maintains an honorary consulate in Reykjavik. Iceland is accredited to Brazil from its Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Reykjavik and maintains honorary consulates in Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo.
Canada	1947	See Canada–Iceland relations Canada has an embassy in Reykjavik.[32] Iceland has an embassy in Ottawa and a consulate-general in Winnipeg.[33]
Chile		Chile is accredited to Iceland from its embassy in Oslo, Norway. Iceland is accredited to Chile from its Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Reykjavik.
Colombia		Colombia is accredited to Iceland from its embassy in Stockholm, Sweden. Iceland is accredited to Colombia from its Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Reykjavik.
Cuba		Cuba is accredited to Iceland from its embassy in Stockholm, Sweden. Iceland is accredited to Cuba from its Permanent Mission to the United Nations in New York City.
Dominica	2004	Both countries established diplomatic relations in 2004.[31] Iceland is represented in Dominica through its embassy in New York City, United States. Both countries have an agreement on cooperation on geothermal energy.[34]
Guyana	2005	Both countries have established diplomatic relations on 10 March 2005.[35][31]
Mexico	24 March 1964	See Iceland–Mexico relations Iceland is accredited to Mexico from its embassy in Washington D.C., United States and maintains honorary consulates in Campeche City and in Mexico City.[36] Mexico is accredited to Iceland from its embassy in Copenhagen, Denmark and maintains an honorary consulate in Reykjavík.[37]
Panama	4 June 1999	Both countries established diplomatic relations on 4 June 1999.[38][39]
Paraguay		Iceland is represented in Paraguay by its embassy in Washington, United States.[40] Paraguay is represented in Iceland by its embassy in London, United Kingdom.[41]
Peru		Iceland is accredited to Peru from its Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Reykjavik and maintains an honorary consulate in Lima. Peru is accredited to Iceland from its embassy in Stockholm, Sweden.
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines	27 May 2004	Both countries established diplomatic relations on 27 May 2004.[42] Iceland is represented in Saint-Vincent-and-the-Grenadines by its Mission to the United Nations in New York City, United States.[43]
Saint Kitts and Nevis		Iceland is represented in Saint Kitts and Nevis by its Mission to the United Nations in New York City, United States.[43]
United States	17 June 1944	See Iceland–United States relations Iceland and the U.S. are NATO allies. The United States prides itself on being the first country to recognize the regained independence of Iceland. Iceland has an embassy in Washington, D.C. and a consulate-general in New York City.[36] United States has an embassy in Reykjavik.[44]
Uruguay		Iceland is accredited to Uruguay from its embassy in Washington, D.C., United States. Uruguay is accredited to Iceland from its embassy in London, United Kingdom and maintains an honorary consulate in Reykjavík.

Asia

Country	Formal Relations Began	Notes
China		See China–Iceland relations In May 1972, China assigned the first resident ambassador to Iceland. In January 1995, Iceland set up its embassy in Beijing and assigned its first resident ambassador to China. In December 1995, China resumed the practice of sending resident ambassadors to Iceland (between 1983 and 1995, the Chinese ambassador to Copenhagen, Denmark was also accredited to Iceland). In April 2013 Iceland entered into a free trade agreement with China.[45]
Hong Kong		Iceland is represented through its honorary consulate within Hong Kong. The honorary consulate also is delegated to Macao.[46]
India		See Iceland–India relations Historically, Indo-Icelandic bilateral relations have been friendly but lacked substantive content.[47]
Indonesia	1983	Both countries established diplomatic relations in 1983.[48]
Iran		Iceland is accredited to Iran from its embassy in Oslo.[49] Iran is accredited to Iceland from its embassy in Oslo.[50]
Israel	May 1948	See Iceland–Israel relations Iceland is accredited to Israel directly from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and maintains an honorary consulate in Tel Aviv.[51] Israel is accredited to Iceland from its embassy in Oslo, Norway and maintains an honorary consulate in Reykjavík.[52]
Japan	8 December 1956	See Iceland–Japan relations Both countries find common interest on the matter of whaling. Iceland has an embassy in Tokyo and 3 honorary consulates in Kyoto, Nagano-shi, Tokyo.[53] Japan has an embassy in Reykjavík. Japan Ministry of Foreign Affairs about relations with Iceland
Mongolia	1974	Both countries established diplomatic relations on 4 June 1974.[54]
Nepal	1981	Both countries established diplomatic relations on 25 May 1981.[55]
Pakistan		Pakistan maintain cordinal diplomatic relations with Iceland.[56]
Palestine		See Iceland–Palestine relations On 29 November 2011, the parliament of Iceland passed a resolution that authorized the government to officially recognize the state of Palestine within the 1967 borders. As of 15 July 2013, Iceland is the first and only Western European country to recognise the independence of Palestine. Full diplomatic relations exist between the two states. Iceland's representative to Palestine is a non-resident based at the Ministry for Foreign Affairs in Reykjavík, while Palestine's ambassador to Iceland is also a non-resident based in Oslo, Norway.[57]
Philippines	24 February 1999	Main article: Iceland–Philippines relations Iceland has its representation in the Philippines through its embassy in Tokyo, Japan, and the Philippines' ambassador in Oslo, Norway is also accredited to Iceland; although both countries established honorary consulates in Reykjavík[58] and Makati City, Metro Manila,[59] respectively.
Russia		See Iceland–Russia relations Iceland has an embassy in Moscow.[60] Russia has an embassy in Reykjavík.[61] Both countries have close ties in financing, which has strengthened the relations between the two.[62] Iceland also called Russia as its "new friend" after having been turned down by its traditional allies for an emergency loan to boost the balance sheet of its second largest commercial bank.[63]
Singapore	1999	Both countries established diplomatic relations on 4 May 1999.[64]
South Korea	10 October 1962[65]	See Iceland–South Korea relations The establishment of diplomatic relations between the Republic of Iceland and the Republic of Korea began on 10 October 1962. The Republic of Iceland and the Republic of Korea relations are primarily based on cooperation over maritime issues such as whaling and bottom trawling and on bi-lateral trade in technology and fish products although there are various other ways in which the two countries interact.
Turkey		Turkish Embassy in Oslo is accredited to Iceland, while the Icelandic Embassy in Copenhagen is accredited to Turkey.[66] Both countries are full members of NATO.
Turkmenistan	13 February 1997	Both countries established diplomatic relations on 13 February 1997.[67]
Uzbekistan	25 September 1997	Both countries established diplomatic relations on 25 September 1997.[68]

Europe

Country	Formal Relations Began	Notes
Albania		Iceland is represented in Albania through its embassy in Stockholm and an honorary consulate in Tirana.[69]
Andorra	1995	Both countries established diplomatic relations on 3 August 1995.[70]
Armenia	1995	Iceland is accredited to Armenia from its embassy in Moscow, Russia and maintains an honorary consulate in Yerevan.
Austria	1928	See Austria–Iceland relations Austria is accredited to Iceland from its embassy in Copenhagen and an honorary consulate in Reykjavík. Iceland is accredited to Austria from its Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Reykjavik. Austrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs: list of bilateral treaties with Iceland (in German only) See also: Austrians in Iceland and Icelandics in Austria
Belarus		Iceland is represented in Belarus through its embassy in Moscow and an honorary consulate in Minsk.
Belgium		Belgium is represented in Iceland through its embassy in Oslo and an honorary consulate in Reykjavík.[71] Iceland has an embassy in Brussels.[72]
Bulgaria		Iceland is represented in Bulgaria through its embassy in Copenhagen and an honorary consulate in Sofia.
Croatia	1992	Both countries established diplomatic relations on 6 June 1992.[73][74]
Cyprus		Cyprus is represented in Iceland by its embassy in Copenhagen, Denmark.[75] Iceland is represented in Cyprus by its embassy in Stockholm, Sweden.[76]
Czech Republic	1993-01-01	See Czech Republic–Iceland relations The Czech Republic is represented in Iceland through an honorary consulate in Reykjavík. Iceland is represented in the Czech Republic through its embassy in Vienna (Austria) and through an honorary consulate in Prague.
Denmark	1918	See Denmark–Iceland relations Iceland was a part of the Kingdom of Denmark from 1814 to 1918 and a separate kingdom in a personal union with Denmark until 1944, when Iceland declared independence. Denmark has an embassy in Reykjavík.[77] Iceland has an embassy in Copenhagen and consulates-general in the Danish territories of Nuuk, Greenland and in Tórshavn, Faroe Islands.[78]
Estonia		Iceland is represented in Estonia through its embassy in Helsinki and an honorary consulate in Tallinn. Iceland was the first country to recognize Estonia's independence in 1991.
Finland		See Finland–Iceland relations Finland has an embassy in Reykjavík.[79] Iceland has an embassy in Helsinki.[80]
France		See France–Iceland relations France has an embassy in Reykjavík.[81] Iceland has an embassy in Paris.[82]
Georgia	21 September 1992	Both countries established diplomatic relations on 21 September 1992.
Germany		See Foreign relations of Germany Iceland has an embassy in Berlin.[83] Germany has an embassy in Reykjavík.[84] Both countries are NATO members. See also: Germans in Iceland and Icelandics in Germany
Greece		See Greece–Iceland relations Greece is represented in Iceland through its embassy in Oslo (Norway) and through an honorary consulate in Reykjavík. Iceland is represented in Greece through its embassy in Oslo (Norway) and through an honorary consulate in Athens.
Hungary		Hungary is represented in Iceland by its embassy in Oslo, Norway.[85]
Ireland	11 March 1948	See Iceland–Ireland relations Iceland is represented in Ireland through its embassy in London (United Kingdom) and through an honorary consulate in Dublin.[86] Ireland is represented in Iceland through its embassy in Copenhagen (Denmark) and through an honorary consulate in Garðabær.[87] Both countries are full members of Council of Europe.
Italy	1945	Iceland is accredited to Italy from its embassy in Paris.[88] Italy is represented in Iceland through its embassy in Oslo (Norway) and an honorary consulate in Reykjavík.[89] Both countries are full members of the Council of Europe, of NATO and of Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
Latvia	1991-08-22	See Iceland–Latvia relations Iceland was the first country to recognise the independence of Latvia in August 1991. Iceland is represented in Latvia through its embassy in Helsinki (Finland). Latvia is represented in Iceland through its embassy in Oslo (Norway) and an honorary consulate in Reykjavík.
Lithuania	1991-08-05	Iceland was the first country to recognise the independence of Lithuania in February 1991.[90] Iceland is represented in Lithuania through its embassy in Helsinki (Finland).[91] Lithuania is represented in Iceland through its embassy in Copenhagen (Denmark) and 2 honorary consulates (in Mosfellsbær and Reykjavík).[92] Both countries are full members of the Council of the Baltic Sea States, of NATO, and of the Council of Europe. There was 1.652 Lithuanians living in Iceland 2015.[93] Lithuanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs: list of bilateral treaties with Iceland (in Lithuanian only)
Malta	3 July 1998	Both countries established diplomatic relations on 3 July 1998.[94]
Moldova	1995	Both countries established diplomatic relations on 17 May 1995.[95]
Montenegro	2006	Both countries established diplomatic relations on 26 September 2006.[96]
Netherlands		Iceland is represented in the Netherlands by its embassy in Oslo, Norway.[97] The Netherlands is represented in Iceland by its embassy in Brussels, Belgium.[98] See also: Dutchs in Iceland and Icelandics in the Netherlands
North Macedonia		Iceland is represented in North Macedonia through its embassy in Vienna, Austria.[99] North Macedonia is represented in Iceland through its embassy in London, England,[100] and an honorary consulate in Reykjavik.[101]
Norway		See Iceland–Norway relations Iceland has an embassy in Oslo.[102] Norway has an embassy in Reykjavík.[103]
Poland	January 1946	See Iceland–Poland relations Iceland is accredited to Poland from its embassy in Berlin, Germany.[104] Poland has an embassy in Reykjavík.[105]
Romania		Iceland is represented in Romania through its embassy in Copenhagen and an honorary consulate in Bucharest.
Serbia	2000	Both countries have established diplomatic relations in 2000.[106] A number of bilateral agreements have been concluded and are in force between both countries.[107]
Spain		See Iceland–Spain relations Iceland is accredited to Spain from its embassy in Paris, France. Spain is accredited to Iceland from its embassy in Oslo, Norway.
Sweden		See Iceland–Sweden relations The governments of Iceland and Sweden signed on 23 March 1921 a joint declaration for the protection of trade marks.[108] Iceland has an embassy in Stockholm.[109] Sweden has an embassy in Reykjavík.[110]
Switzerland		Iceland has an embassy in Geneva (which is accredited to Switzerland and to the United Nations). Switzerland is represented in Iceland through its embassy in Oslo and through an honorary consulate in Reykjavík Both countries are members of Council of Europe and the European Free Trade Association. See also: Swisses in Iceland and Icelandics in Switzerland
Ukraine	1992	Iceland is represented in Ukraine through its embassy in Helsinki (Finland).[91] Ukraine is represented in Iceland through its embassy in Helsinki (Finland) and through an honorary consulate in Reykjavík.[111] Both countries are full members of the Council of Europe.
United Kingdom		See Iceland–United Kingdom relations Iceland has an embassy in London.[112] United Kingdom has an embassy in Reykjavík.[113]

Oceania

Country	Formal Relations Began	Notes
Australia		Australia is accredited to Iceland from its embassy in Copenhagen, Denmark. Iceland is accredited to Australia from its embassy in Beijing, China.
Marshall Islands	25 January 1993	Both countries established diplomatic relations on 25 January 1993.[114]
Micronesia	2004	Both countries established diplomatic relations on 27 September 2004.[115]
New Zealand		Iceland is accredited to New Zealand from its embassy in Beijing, China and maintains honorary consulates in Auckland and Nelson.[116] New Zealand is accredited to Iceland from its embassy in The Hague, Netherlands.
Samoa	2004	Both countries established diplomatic relations on 15 October 2004.[117]

See also

• List of diplomatic missions in Iceland
• List of diplomatic missions of Iceland
• Ministry for Foreign Affairs (Iceland)

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Further reading

• Baldur Thorhallson (ed.). 2018. Small States and Shelter Theory: Iceland’s External Affairs. Routledge.
• Baldur Thorhallsson (ed.). 2004. Iceland and European Integration: On the Edge. Routledge.
• Pétur J. Thorsteinsson. 1992. Utanríkisþjónusta Íslands og utanríkismál: Sögulegt Yfirlit. Rekjavík: Hið íslenska bókmenntafélag.
• Valur Ingimundarson. 2011. The Rebellious Ally: Iceland, the United States, and the Politics of Empire 1945–2006. Dordrecht Publishing.
• Valur Ingimundarson. 2002. Uppgjör við umheiminn. Reykjavík: Vaka-Helgafell.
• Valur Ingimundarson. 1996. Í eldlínu kalda stríðsins. Reykjavík: Vaka-Helgafell.

External links

• Icelandic Foreign Service Iceland's embassies and missions abroad
• (in Icelandic) Historical overview by Iceland's Ministry of Foreign Affairs
• Iceland's Ministry of Foreign Affairs
• European Commission > The EU's relations with Iceland
  • (in Icelandic) The Icelandic European Movement (favours Icelandic EU membership)
  • (in Icelandic) Heimssýn, the cross-political organisation of Icelandic eurosceptics

Foreign representations in Iceland

• Canadian Embassy in Iceland
• United States Embassy in Reykjavík