1. Approaching the question : domestic background and conceptual framework / Baldur Thorhallsson -- 2. The first steps : Iceland's policy on European integration from the foundation of the republic to 1972 / Baldur Thorhallsson and Hjalti Thor Vignisson -- 3. A controversial step : membership of the EEA / Baldur Thorhallsson and Hjalti Thor Vignisson -- 4. Deeply involved in the European project : membership of Schengen / Stefán Eiríksson -- 5. Partial engagement : a practical solution / Baldur Thorhallsson -- 6. Life is first and foremost saltfish / Baldur Thorhallsson and Hjalti Thor Vignisson -- 7. The special relationship between Iceland and the United States of America / Baldur Thorhallsson and Hjalti Thor Vignisson -- 8. Discussing Europe : Icelandic nationalism and European integration / Gudmundur Hálfdanarson -- 9. The Euro-sceptical political elite / Gunnar Helgi Kristinsson and Baldur Thorhallsson -- 10. Shackled by smallness : a weak administration as a determinant of policy choice / Baldur Thorhallsson -- 11. Towards a new theoretical approach / Baldur Thorhallsson
Summary
This book explores the relationship between small states and Europe using the case study of Iceland, the only Nordic state not to have applied for EU membership. It explains Iceland's reluctance to participate in European integration
