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Wednesday, January 11, 2017

Great Norwegian sseries about a Russian occupation of Norway - and it could happen here

Continuing to enjoy (through episode 6) the Norwegian series Occupied, which may have seemed a far reach when it was in production, but today - not so far a reach. Can you imagine a Russian occupation of a NATO country, and the global acquiescence? The very silence and absence of the U.S. in this story is in fact part of the story. The basic plot line: A Green Party government in Norway makes good on a pledge to end all oil and gas production; in response, a Russian force threatens the PM and takes over the oil and gas fields, "temporarily." But the Russians soon become entrenched, and without realizing how, the Norwegians find they're an occupied country. This occupation leads to the formation of various oppo groups, notably a Free Norway terrorist cell. The government is torn between resistance and appeasement, and feels compelled to staunch any violence aimed at the Russian "guests," putting the various central characters - PM and his team, a journalist, a state security officer, and a few others - in many compromising, delicate, and dangerous positions. Great series, tense and - sadly - very credible. It could happen here.

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