Blog: Cooperation with Russia in the Arctic makes sense; an Arctic Summit does not
Last week, Russia hosted a high profile conference on Arctic development and cooperation which boasted the attendance of 2400 or
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Niinistö plays down possible Trump-Putin meeting in Finland
Finland might host a meeting between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin, according to Finnish President Sauli Niinistö, but it won’t
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Finland is taking over the Arctic Council, and climate leadership, from the U.S.
When the Arctic Council leadership passes from the United States to Finland in May, will President Trump and his denial
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What Alaska stands to lose with major cuts to the Environmental Protection Agency budget
WASHINGTON — Potential budget cuts aimed at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency could pull millions of dollars for drinking water and
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Alaska’s US senators push Trump nominees to guard fisheries, rural areas while cutting regulations
WASHINGTON — Alaska Sens. Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan pressed Cabinet nominees to consider Alaska’s uniqueness, the difficulties of rural areas
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Finland talks Arctic with Trump
Finland’s President Sauli Niinistö’s first discussion with US President-elect Donald Trump went well, according to a short statement released on
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Sweden’s climate minister worried about Trump’s stance on global warming
Sweden’s Minister for Climate, Isabella Lövin, said the EU will take a more prominent role when it comes to climate change in
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Will Trump reverse protective Obama policies in the Arctic? It’s unknown now
President Barack Obama has pinned a chunk of his legacy to policies in the Arctic and circumpolar north. He made an
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Alaska’s largest Native organization endorses Clinton for president, first endorsement in history
For the first time, the Alaska Federation of Natives has endorsed a candidate for president — Hillary Clinton. In a news
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Really? Alaska in play in presidential race?
In the presidential race, Alaska has not voted for a Democrat since Lyndon Johnson in 1964. But national pundits say even red
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Papp hopes next president will carry on U.S. Arctic policies
A year ago, President Barack Obama became the first sitting U.S. president to travel above the Arctic Circle. The president’s
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More Swedes are for joining NATO than against
For the first time more Swedes favor Nato membership than are opposed, according to a survey from the SOM Institute in Gothenburg.
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Cruz wins Alaska Republican vote, with Trump a close second
Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas won Alaska’s Republican “Super Tuesday” contest, edging out New York billionaire Donald Trump with 40 districts
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