Canada looks to reinforce Arctic sovereignty through diplomacy, military, says minister
National Defence Minister Anita Anand is planning a trip to the Arctic, as she gathers her allied counterparts in Arctic
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Geopolitics
Sweden takes part in Arctic military manoeuvres with NATO countries
One of NATO’s biggest military exercises since the Cold War gets underway in Norway today with partners Sweden and Finland
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NORAD alerts public of routine training operation in Arctic as Russia continues invasion of Ukraine
As tensions rise between NATO and Russia, North America’s air defence is notifying the public about a training operation that
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Coercive diplomacy is back, says Norwegian FM as Russia announces drills in Nordic country’s Economic Zone
The Norwegian foreign minister warns against Russia’s violations of international law and its use of military force. But she is
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Russia issues largest warning zone in Norwegian Barents Sea “since Cold War”
“Impact Area for Russian missiles” reads the warning covering an area from the Varanger fjord in the east almost to
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Russia showed “more caution and restraint” in Arctic over past 18 months, says Norwegian intelligence
A stable Arctic is in Russia’s own interest despite distrust and growing tensions. The powerful Northern Fleet has not acted
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U.S. Department of Defense stresses need for more icebreakers in the Arctic.
As the ice melts and new opportunities emerge in the Arctic, the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) is advocating the
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Nordic military cooperation takes shape with common uniforms
“We are strengthening our capability to do joint operations in peacetime, crisis and war,” says Norwegian Major General Lars Lervik.
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Norwegian PM: Russian attack on Ukraine will also have consequences in the North
As he is pondering over how to respond to Russia’s letter on security guarantees, Prime Minister Støre makes a keynote
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Russia and China to deepen cooperation in the Arctic
Russia and China agreed to continue cooperating on “the sustainable development of the Arctic” as part of a deep strategic
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Russia demands ‘clear answer’ from Nordic neighbors on security guarantees
Norway, Sweden and Finland are among the countries that have received letters from Russia’s Foreign Minister asking for written answers
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Neighbouring Norway not on President Putin’s New Year’s best wishes list
The Russian president sends greetings to 36 countries and state leaders. Nordic neighbors Sweden and Finland are both on the
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Arctic Frontiers 2022 postponed amid COVID-19 surge
Better to postpone than to cancel, say organizers of the pan-Arctic gathering in Tromsø, northern Norway. The Arctic Frontiers conference
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Russia announces multiple missiles towards Bear Gap as US Air Force bombers deploy to Norway for first time
“Impact area for Russian missiles,” reads a short notice to airmen (NOTAM) for the danger area activated north of mainland Norway. The
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Russian’s nuclear-powered carrier returns from South-Atlantic after propeller blade fell off
Mission aborted: Russia’s new complex for the expanded Vostok Antarctica station will be delayed with a year as Sevmorput has
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