Police: Russian crew members pose a significant espionage threat
Covert maritime intelligence from non-Russian flag ships gives Russia an overview of military capacities and infrastructure along the coast and
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Fears grow that Russia will deploy more nukes in the Arctic
Today marks the final day of the last remaining nuclear arms control agreement between the United States and Russia. It
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Norway’s Princess Ingrid Alexandra travels to Arctic border town
By Atle Staalesen, Sebastian Lerpold “My thoughts go to all the people in Ukraine, who are in such a terrible situation,” Norway’s
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Moscow’s diplomats ask Oslo to stop anti-war protesters
The Norwegian Foreign Ministry answers that such protests are something the Russian diplomats will have to live with. Protesters around
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How many military bases are there in the Arctic? Here are the facts
By David Michael Lamb Canada’s presence is considerably smaller than other players There are dozens of staffed military bases and
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Russia claims first-ever North Pole aerial refuelling
Russia claims that two maritime patrol aircraft have made a 30-hour Arctic flight, including mid-air tanking near the North Pole.
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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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Norway, Russia reach agreement on fisheries
After record-long negotiations, the two sides agree on next year’s catch quotas in the Barents Sea. The total quota for
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China, Russia pulling ahead of NATO in Arctic drone capabilities: report
Report notes Russian fleet expected to grow by ‘order of magnitude’ in coming years A new study by the Center
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After three decades of Norway, Russia bridge-building comes a plan for detonation
Norway bet on a democratic development in Russia and invested heavily in building bridges – both literally and in a
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Danish intelligence report warns of US military threat under Trump
The United States is using its economic power to “assert its will” and threaten military force against friend and foe
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Kremlin says Russia is interested in foreign investment, including Arctic, after U.S. plans report
The Kremlin said on Thursday that Russia was interested in attracting additional foreign investment after the Wall Street Journal reported
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Blog: As Greenland rejects Starlink, China and Russia tighten military ties
For many remote Arctic communities, Starlink is the obvious choice for satellite internet. But Greenland, wary of the US, is
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NATO sends more ships to High North “amid increasing operational demands”
The Alliance’s Standing Maritime Group 1 (SNMG1) has launched its second deployment in Norwegian arctic waters this year. “The High
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NATO chief to Arctic Allies: “We’re all frontline states now,” as Iceland’s role grows
As geopolitical powers like Russia and China continue jockeying for influence in the Arctic, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte used
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