Kingdom of Denmark chairs key Arctic Council meeting in Tromsø
It’s far from business as usual at the Arctic Council, but the Kingdom of Denmark, now at the helm, is
Read more
Politics
Denmark willing to invest more in Greenland, Danish PM says
Denmark is willing to invest more in Greenland and grant the Arctic island greater authority over its foreign policy affairs,
Read more
Europeans step up Arctic diplomacy amid U.S. and global pressure
Amid rising global and U.S. pressure over Arctic affairs, European nations are stepping up their diplomatic efforts in the region.
Read more
Macron visits Greenland show European support for Arctic island coveted by Trump
French President Emmanuel Macron warned that Greenland is “not to be sold” nor “to be taken” in a key visit
Read more
Norwegian monarch visits polar Svalbard as interest in Arctic grows
Norway’s King Harald and Queen Sonja visited the main settlement on the strategically located Arctic archipelago of Svalbard on Monday,
Read more
Canadian Ranger rifles in the Arctic need replacements, don’t work in the cold
By Emma Tranter Department of National Defence says replacements will cost $8-10M Rifles issued to the Canadian Rangers in Canada’s
Read more
Sweden says before NATO summit they will spend 5% of GDP on defence
Less than two weeks before a NATO summit, Sweden and the Netherlands said Friday that they intend to increase defense
Read more
Hegseth says the Pentagon has contingency plans to invade Greenland if necessary
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth appeared to acknowledge that the Pentagon has developed plans to take over Greenland and Panama by
Read more
Denmark approves US military bases on Danish soil as Trump eyes Greenland
Denmark’s Parliament on Wednesday approved a bill to allow U.S. military bases on Danish soil, a move that comes as
Read more
‘Another historical event,’ Tłı̨chǫ grand chief says of new female chief in Behchokǫ
‘I think people, just generally, were ready for change,’ says Bertha Rabesca-Zoe, new chief of Behchokǫ Tłı̨chǫ leaders say residents
Read more
N.W.T. officials provide update on major infrastructure projects, some rising costs
By Nadeer Hashmi Taltson hydro expansion project now expected to cost more than $2B, minister says The Northwest Territories government
Read more
New and returning chiefs elected in N.W.T. Tłı̨chǫ communities
The four Tłı̨chǫ communities held elections Monday night The four Tłı̨chǫ communities in the N.W.T. held their elections Monday night, voting
Read more
Five things to know about Canada’s plan to meet the NATO defence spending target
Prime Minister Mark Carney is promising that Canada will quickly boost its defence spending to hit the NATO member target
Read more
‘U.S. dominance over’ Canada’s PM says announcing 2% NATO spending target by March
Saying that the era of the United States’ dominance on the world stage is over, Prime Minister Mark Carney committed his
Read more
Carney to announce Canada will meet NATO spending target
PM to announce purchase of more drones, armoured vehicles, aircraft and underwater sensors Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to
Read more