Issues affecting circumpolar nations
The appointment of James DeHart as the U.S. coordinator for the Arctic signals the region’s growing importance to Washington as an arena of geopolitical competition with Russia
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U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Denmark’s Foreign Minister Jeppe Kofod wrapped up their meeting on Wednesday, with both
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As China’s activity ramps up in the North, Nordic countries should aim to develop a common approach to the Asian
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The online visuals are stunning, and they are meant to be. At a high altitude, Russian paratroopers tumble from the belly of
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There are forces that want to weaken unity in Norway, as well as between western countries, Prime Minister Erna Solberg
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The foreign ministers of Iceland and Estonia met on Wednesday to talk everything from Nordic-Baltic relations to Arctic cooperation. “We
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The Tsirkon scramjet-powered cruise missile is said to travel at a speed making it impossible to intercept by any known
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When it comes to Arctic issues during the current federal election campaign, the silence is “deafening” says the president of
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Finnish President Sauli Niinistö and U.S. President Donald Trump discussed Arctic issues, including security and the environment, during their meeting
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The explosion that killed 14 of Russia’s most experienced submarine sailors took place as special purpose sub “Losharik” (AS-31) was
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“I see this as part of a neighbour policy the Norwegian government wants. We have normal relations,” says Kirkenes mayor
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Since 2007 there has been ongoing debate as to the prospects for conflict in the Arctic. Realists contend that great
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In some parts of Alaska, local governments are so desperate for law enforcement they’ve had to hire people with criminal
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All people over the age of 16 living in Sweden can be called upon to assist in times of crisis
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ROVANIEMI, Finland – U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo stunned onlookers Monday by tongue-lashing China and Russia during an Arctic
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