Norad intercepts two Russian bombers over Beaufort Sea
Norad says it identified and intercepted two Russian bombers over the Beaufort Sea on Thursday. In a news release, the
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Geopolitics (USA)
Blog – U.S. ups rhetoric in Arctic, but not its game
American rhetoric is turning up the temperature in the Arctic while not even really putting its money where its mouth
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In the Arctic as in space, Russia and West can look past differences to pursue common goals: study
When faced with an existential threat, the humanity will rally together despite geopolitical rivalries and political tensions between superpowers. That’s
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New U.S. icebreaker will focus on Antarctic, says Coast Guard boss
The Coast Guard expects to launch the first of three new icebreakers in 2024, but don’t expect to see much
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U.S. fighter jets intercept Russian warplanes off Alaska
The U.S. military scrambled five aircraft on Monday to intercept two groups of Russian warplanes that flew in opposite directions
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Why are the US lagging behind in the Arctic? Clues emerge at Washington hearing
The United States is losing control over the Arctic to Russia and China because it failed to build the ships,
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U.S. Navy plans to be more active in the Arctic
The U.S. Navy is increasing its presence in the Arctic, and Navy Secretary Richard Spencer said he’d like to send
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U.S. must pay attention to growing China-Russia alliance in Arctic: expert
China and Russia are teaming up to pursue their interests in the Arctic, and regional security expert Rebecca Pincus says
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U.S. experts call for ‘vigilance’ on Russian military buildup in Arctic
Moscow has been building its military presence in the Arctic and one Russia scholar says she’s grown increasingly concerned. While
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Blog – How should we measure Arctic identity?
An intriguing survey on Arctic issues was published earlier this month by The Arctic Studio, a research organization based in
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U.S. fighter jets intercept Russian aircraft west of Alaska
The North American Aerospace Defence Command (NORAD) had to scramble two U.S. fighter jets to intercept two Russian strategic bombers
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New symposium brings U.S. military’s attention to the Arctic
The U.S. military is looking for new ways to expand its presence in Arctic waters. Last week saw the first
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American fighter jets intercept Russian bombers outside Alaska
The U.S. military says it intercepted two Russian long-range bombers in the air space near Alaska on Friday. The Air
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Blog – Qingdao plays pivotal role in China’s Arctic strategy
In January, China released its first Arctic Policy. In the U.S., fearful headlines greeted the document, from The Wall Street
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NATO subs kick off Arctic exercises
Two American and one British nuclear powered attack submarines are now sailing under the ice in the Arctic as the
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