Norway’s new Arctic Policy outlines dramatic shift in regional security
A sharp change in Norway’s relationship with neighboring Russia stands a the core of the Prime Minister’s new policy document.
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US Arctic : Trump advances icebreaker plan
President Donald Trump is calling on his administration to get a fleet of new icebreakers on the water by 2029.
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Russia’s new energy security doctrine focuses on global threats and challenges
Western sanctions, armed conflicts and cyber-attacks against energy infrastructure, moving of the centre of global economic gravity towards the Asia-Pacific
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Canada extends air defence monitoring zone to entire Canadian Arctic
In a move that reflects the growing tensions between Russia and the West, Ottawa quietly announced last week that it
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NATO wants to keep the Arctic an area of low tensions
Despite rising tensions with Russia in Eastern Europe, the Baltics and more recently in the United Kingdom, NATO would like
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What should be the names of Russia’s new doomsday weapons?
Russia President Vladimir Putin’s speech on the state of the nation yesterday appeared mind-blowing not only for the audience of
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Russia: Tougher measures against extremism and terrorism needed on Norway and Finland borders
Inspectors from the regional Prosecutor’s Office conclude that local authorities in Pechenga must take tougher measures against extremism and terrorism.
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Norway orders snap drill of 2,000 soldiers above Arctic Circle
The snap drill was kick-started Tuesday with the aim to train multiple defense tasks, the Army informs in a press-statement.
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Barents Observer Editor Thomas Nilsen’s case against FSB up in Moscow City Court
Eye on the Arctic editor’s note: The Independent Barents Observer is part of the Eye on the Arctic circumpolar news partnership.
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Norway beefs up military presence in Finnmark
The Defense Minister on Friday announced the new structure of the army and the home guard. The plan pays special
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Finnish Air Force starts biggest aviation drills of the year
The Finnish Air Force tactical drills Ruska 17, which began on Monday and will continue through Friday, will involve more
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Norway to count votes manually in fear of election hacking
Norway is the second European country this year to announce trust in good old paper counting. People goes to the
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Norwegian editor banned from Russia takes FSB to court
Eye on the Arctic editor’s note: The Independent Barents Observer is part of the Eye on the Arctic circumpolar news
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Barents Observer Editor Thomas Nilsen is declared unwanted in Russia by FSB
The Federal Security Service says he poses a threat to Russian national security and bars him entry to the country
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White House releases national Arctic strategy
“We in the lower forty-eight and Hawaii join Alaska’s residents in recognizing one simple truth that the Arctic is an amazing
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