An estimated 60 percent of Russia’s nuclear weapons capable of striking New York and other major U.S. cities are stationed in the Arctic, close to Norway’s border with Russia. This strategic reality has made intelligence cooperation between Norway and the United States both unusually close and critically important.

In his new book, Pentagon’s Eyes and Ears, Norwegian investigative author Bård Wormdal explores this little-known intelligence partnership and the crucial role Norway plays in monitoring Russian military activity in the High North. The book continues Wormdal’s acclaimed work on intelligence and surveillance, following his earlier titles The Satellite War and Stalking the Bear.

Wormdal is an award-winning journalist and author who has received several honors, including the Norwegian Press Association’s Freedom of Information Award. He has lectured internationally in the United States, India, and a number of other countries.

Pentagon’s Eyes and Ears offers a compelling look at the hidden world of Arctic intelligence—and the strategic alliance that helps keep watch over one of the most sensitive regions in global security.