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Norad intercepts two Russian bombers over Beaufort Sea

CBC News
Posted: Friday, August 9, 2019 at 15:12
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Norad says it identified and intercepted two Russian bombers over the Beaufort Sea on Thursday. In a news release, the

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Blog – U.S. ups rhetoric in Arctic, but not its game

Mia Bennett
Posted: Wednesday, June 26, 2019 at 11:05 — Last Updated: Wednesday, July 17, 2019 at 13:21
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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

Levon Sevunts, Radio Canada International
Posted: Friday, June 14, 2019 at 12:32 — Last Updated: Friday, June 14, 2019 at 13:59
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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

Liz Ruskin, Alaska Public Media
Posted: Wednesday, May 22, 2019 at 11:20 — Last Updated: Friday, May 24, 2019 at 15:00
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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

Levon Sevunts, Radio Canada International
Posted: Tuesday, May 21, 2019 at 14:32 — Last Updated: Tuesday, May 21, 2019 at 14:50
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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

Liz Ruskin, Alaska Public Media
Posted: Thursday, May 9, 2019 at 11:10
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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

Liz Ruskin, Alaska Public Media
Posted: Friday, May 3, 2019 at 10:13 — Last Updated: Friday, May 3, 2019 at 13:54
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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

Liz Ruskin, Alaska Public Media
Posted: Friday, March 22, 2019 at 10:27 — Last Updated: Friday, March 22, 2019 at 13:03
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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

Liz Ruskin, Alaska Public Media
Posted: Monday, February 4, 2019 at 09:37 — Last Updated: Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at 10:54
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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?

Mathieu Landriault
Posted: Wednesday, November 21, 2018 at 11:58 — Last Updated: Friday, November 23, 2018 at 11:25
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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

Levon Sevunts, Radio Canada International
Posted: Thursday, September 13, 2018 at 12:40 — Last Updated: Monday, September 17, 2018 at 09:43
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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

Zachariah Hughes, Alaska Public Media
Posted: Wednesday, August 22, 2018 at 16:00
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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

Zachariah Hughes, Alaska Public Media
Posted: Tuesday, May 15, 2018 at 14:53 — Last Updated: Tuesday, May 15, 2018 at 14:57
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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

Mia Bennett
Posted: Friday, May 4, 2018 at 14:47 — Last Updated: Tuesday, May 8, 2018 at 16:28
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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

Thomas Nilsen, The Independent Barents Observer
Posted: Thursday, March 8, 2018 at 10:52
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Two American and one British nuclear powered attack submarines are now sailing under the ice in the Arctic as the

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