Relationship dossier
Iceland
North Macedonia
Relationship assessment
NATO allies with limited known evidence of broader bilateral cooperation
Iceland toward North Macedonia
+20Iceland supported North Macedonia’s accession to NATO, a concrete contribution to its integration into the alliance.
North Macedonia toward Iceland
+20By joining NATO, North Macedonia accepted collective-defence commitments that include Iceland; the extent of further bilateral cooperation is unclear.
Overall relationship
+20The enduring relationship is shaped by their shared NATO membership, including Iceland’s support for North Macedonia’s accession and the collective-defence commitments undertaken by North Macedonia. The extent of cooperation outside the alliance is unclear.
How to read these scores
Scores are rough judgments, not objective measurements or current verification. Directional scores describe government policy and conduct, not public opinion. The overall score is an independent estimate, never an average.
- −100
- Extreme sustained hostility
- −50
- Substantially adversarial
- 0
- Mixed or neutral, supported by knowledge
- +50
- Substantially cooperative
- +100
- Exceptionally close sustained partnership
“Not assessed” means there is no recorded score. Pair existence makes no claim about diplomatic recognition or established relations.
Relationship context
Overview
Iceland and North Macedonia are NATO allies. Iceland supported North Macedonia’s accession to the alliance, and North Macedonia’s membership entails collective-defence commitments that include Iceland. These provide a concrete basis for cooperation, though details of broader bilateral government engagement are limited.
Key developments
North Macedonia became a NATO member, undertaking the alliance’s collective-defence commitments, which include Iceland.
Major uncertainties
- The extent of bilateral cooperation beyond NATO is unclear.
- The scope and implementation of any bilateral agreements outside the alliance are unclear.