Swedish military wants to double in size
The Swedish Armed Forces says in a study presented on Friday, they need far more capacity to be flexible enough
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Geopolitics
A call for better Norway-Russia relations in the Arctic
It was not the increasingly troublesome democratic developments, oppressed civil society, nor sanctions or expelled Norwegian businessmen which was the
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A new wave of optimism for Arctic oil cooperation in Barents
Hungry for new oil fields, Norway and Russia could find synergies if developing production in the maritime border areas north
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Skiing skills on thin ice for some Finnish conscripts
One of important skill a conscript must learn is to travel long distances through wintry terrain. Some recruits struggle to
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Novaya Zemlya is top priority in 2018 for Russia’s Northern Fleet
Expeditionary forces will make comprehensive explorations of the country’s biggest Arctic archipelago. It covers a strictly militarised territory of more
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Blog – China & the Arctic: Why the focus on international law matters
There’s been a flurry of reaction to China’s recently released white paper on the Arctic, the first such policy
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Could an underwater tunnel connect Estonia to Finland by train?
It would connect the heart of Europe with the Arctic region, Finnish minister Anne Berner says in a presentation of
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Can Barents region become a superhub on China’s Arctic Silk Road?
A new sea port with railway connection could potentially handle up to ten percent of container trade between China and
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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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First Russia-Norway defense ministries meeting since 2013
“A mutual wish to exchange information about military activities and contribute to avoid misunderstandings,” says the Norwegian Defense Ministry in
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No new helicopters for Norwegian Coast Guard
The Norwegian Coast Guard despairs as it is likely to remain without solid helicopter capacity for several more years. In
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Russia embassy in Oslo lashes out at so-called “russophobic fantasies”
Russian Embassy in Oslo hits back on accusations and says facilitating for cooperation is more important than demonizing. It is
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China’s top 10 keywords for the Arctic
The country’s new Arctic policy document mentions the word «research» 41 times, «cooperation» 46 times and «climate» – 26 times.
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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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Norway beefs up border patrol with powerful new snowmobiles
They are quick and powerful, and are made for high pace through Arctic wilderness. Almost 100 new snowmobiles are delivered
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