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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In Alaska stop, Vice Mike President gets refuel and military briefing
Vice President Mike Pence made a stop in Alaska on Monday. Pence visited Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage before continuing
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Blog – It’s official: China releases its first Arctic Policy
China has been an active player in the Arctic for years now, sending an icebreaker towards the North Pole, opening a research station
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U.S. VP Mike Pence to visit Alaska, intercontinental ballistic missile facilities before Olympics
On his way to attend the 2018 Olympic Winter Games in Pyeongchang, South Korea in February, Vice President Mike Pence
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Trump signs defense bill to allow more missile interceptors in Alaska
President Trump Tuesday signed the 2018 National Defense Authorization Act into law. “This historic legislation demonstrates our unwavering commitment to
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Safer airspace but more noise? U.S. Air Force considers changing jet flight patterns in Alaska
The U.S. Air Force is considering changes in fighter jet runway use at Anchorage’s Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson that officials say
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Alaska leaders say military is ready to protect the state from North Korean threats
WASHINGTON — Alaska’s political leaders say that the state’s military defenses are ready to protect the United States from a
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Alaskans greet North Korean missile test with a shrug not a shriek
The news on Tuesday of a successful intercontinental ballistic missile test by North Korea has world leaders calling for restraint.
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