The Grey Zone: The disputed area in the Barents Sea is once again a "hot" topic. Why?

In January 1978 a newly defined sea area in the north in between Norway and Russia was created. The area got the name "Grey Zone", and has a rather complicated and interesting history until this date. The Grey Zone agreement was controversial and comprehended the ongoing struggle between the USSR and the western world, involving the US. I will describe this by looking at some key points, mostly concerning how history shaped this area and additionally …

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