The U.S. already has leverage in Greenland, so why is Trump escalating? Experts weigh in
President Donald Trump is reviving his push for Greenland — refusing to rule out force — prompting Arctic specialists to
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Marc Lanteigne
Svalbard-research becomes more important for China, professor says
China’s Polar Research Institute agrees to prepare joint Arctic scientific projects with Russian partners. This became clear during a recent
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U.S. set to open sole diplomatic post above Arctic Circle—Location? Tromso, Norway
The U.S. will establish a diplomatic post in the Arctic Norwegian city of Tromso, something that will “deepen [U.S.] engagement
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With U.S. climate drama behind them, can the Arctic Council turn the page in Reykjavik?
The foreign ministers of all eight Arctic countries are gathering in Reykjavik for the Arctic Council ministerial on May 20,
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