When Iceland decided to join NATO in 1949 , it resulted in a riot outside the Althing as this decision broke the historical tradition of neutrality that was viewed as important to Icelandic heritage .
The importance placed on pacifism was a significant part of Icelandic national identity .
When Icelandic decided to join NATO in 1949 , Icelandic resulted in a riot outside the Althing as this decision broke the historical tradition of neutrality that was viewed as important to Icelandic heritage .
The importance placed on pacifism was a significant part of Icelandic national identity .