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Norway’s new Arctic Policy outlines dramatic shift in regional security

Atle Staalesen, The Independent Barents Observer
Posted: Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at 10:24
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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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Geopolitics Geopolitics (USA) Politics USA 

US Arctic : Trump advances icebreaker plan

Liz Ruskin, Alaska Public Media
Posted: Thursday, June 11, 2020 at 09:59 — Last Updated: Monday, June 15, 2020 at 09:36
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President Donald Trump is calling on his administration to get a fleet of new icebreakers on the water by 2029.

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General News Politics Politics (Russia) Russia 

Russia’s new energy security doctrine focuses on global threats and challenges

Levon Sevunts, Radio Canada International
Posted: Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at 13:32 — Last Updated: Thursday, May 16, 2019 at 11:30
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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 General Geopolitics Geopolitics (Canada) News Politics 

Canada extends air defence monitoring zone to entire Canadian Arctic

Levon Sevunts, Radio Canada International
Posted: Tuesday, May 29, 2018 at 09:49 — Last Updated: Tuesday, May 29, 2018 at 10:28
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In a move that reflects the growing tensions between Russia and the West, Ottawa quietly announced last week that it

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Canada General Geopolitics Geopolitics (Canada) Politics 

NATO wants to keep the Arctic an area of low tensions

Levon Sevunts, Radio Canada International
Posted: Thursday, April 5, 2018 at 09:58 — Last Updated: Friday, April 6, 2018 at 14:03
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Despite rising tensions with Russia in Eastern Europe, the Baltics and more recently in the United Kingdom, NATO would like

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General Geopolitics Geopolitics (Russia) Politics Russia 

What should be the names of Russia’s new doomsday weapons?

Atle Staalesen, The Independent Barents Observer
Posted: Friday, March 2, 2018 at 11:52
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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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General Geopolitics Geopolitics (Russia) Politics Russia 

Russia: Tougher measures against extremism and terrorism needed on Norway and Finland borders

Atle Staalesen, The Independent Barents Observer
Posted: Thursday, January 25, 2018 at 10:27
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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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General Geopolitics Geopolitics (Norway) Norway Politics 

Norway orders snap drill of 2,000 soldiers above Arctic Circle

Thomas Nilsen, The Independent Barents Observer
Posted: Wednesday, October 25, 2017 at 12:05
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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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General Politics Politics (Russia) Russia 

Barents Observer Editor Thomas Nilsen’s case against FSB up in Moscow City Court

Atle Staalesen, The Independent Barents Observer
Posted: Thursday, October 19, 2017 at 13:50
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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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General Geopolitics Geopolitics (Norway) Norway Politics 

Norway beefs up military presence in Finnmark

Thomas Nilsen, The Independent Barents Observer
Posted: Friday, October 13, 2017 at 13:24
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The Defense Minister on Friday announced the new structure of the army and the home guard. The plan pays special

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Finland General Geopolitics Geopolitics (Finland) Politics 

Finnish Air Force starts biggest aviation drills of the year

Yle News
Posted: Tuesday, October 10, 2017 at 15:54
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The Finnish Air Force tactical drills Ruska 17, which began on Monday and will continue through Friday, will involve more

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General Norway Politics Politics (Norway) 

Norway to count votes manually in fear of election hacking

Thomas Nilsen, The Independent Barents Observer
Posted: Monday, September 11, 2017 at 13:50
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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

Atle Staalesen, The Independent Barents Observer
Posted: Thursday, June 15, 2017 at 15:57
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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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General Geopolitics Geopolitics (Norway) Norway Politics 

Barents Observer Editor Thomas Nilsen is declared unwanted in Russia by FSB

Atle Staalesen, The Independent Barents Observer
Posted: Thursday, March 9, 2017 at 18:19 — Last Updated: Thursday, March 9, 2017 at 19:16
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The Federal Security Service says he poses a threat to Russian national security and bars him entry to the country

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National security, stewardship, and international cooperation are stressed in the new U.S. Arctic strategy document. (Jonathan Hayward, The Canadian Press)
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White House releases national Arctic strategy

Mia Bennett
Posted: Tuesday, May 14, 2013 at 07:30
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“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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