Admiral Stavridis comments on the Northern European Chief of Defense Conference

Admiral Jim Stavridis comments on the Northern European Chief of Defense Conference held today in Bergen, Norway at the historic fortress, Bergenhus Castle, located at the entrance to the harbor. Military leaders from Nordic and Baltic countries to include Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Sweden, and of course, the host country of Norway joined the Admiral to discuss regional issues and challenges that they share.

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