The Northwest Passage in 2023
Prompted by a comment by Tom in the June open thread, the time has evidently come to open the 2023 Northwest Passage passage thread. First of all let’s get our bearings with the help of this map of the area:…
Five Misconceptions in Arctic Geopolitics
There are some misconceptions that keep appearing around Arctic geopolitics, regardless of how much research is published that aims at countering false narratives, dispelling myths or showcasing nuance.
Facts About the Arctic in June 2023
By way of a change, which is allegedly as good as a rest, let’s start the new month with a very pretty and almost cloud free “pseudo-colour” image of the Lena Delta and adjacent areas of the Laptev Sea: “False…
The Rise and Sudden Fall of the Arctic Council
With a NATO state back at its helm, the Arctic Council will officially resume its work.
Norway Looks To Ramp Up Exploration In Arctic
The Norwegian government recently asked energy companies to increase their oil and gas exploration in remote areas, such as the Arctic Barents Sea. In 2020, Norway exported 87 percent of its energy production. Norway is expected to offer a record…
Militarizing the Arctic
Any future battles for sovereignty in the Arctic will rely on access to icebreakers and submarines.
Arctic exceptionalism is over
Today the Arctic Council, the main regional forum of the eight Arctic states, transferred its Chairmanship from Russia to Norway.
Stirling scientist to lead investigation into climate change unknowns in the Arctic
A scientist from the University of Stirling is to lead an investigation into whether global warming is leading to increased carbon emissions from ecosystems in the Arctic. Professor in Ecosystem Ecology Philip Wookey will carry out cutting edge experiments in northern Sweden with…
Northern premiers talk Arctic sovereignty and security at annual forum
Climate change and its effect on global security also major concern at meetings Canada’s territorial leaders say they want a greater role in issues such as climate change mitigation and Arctic sovereignty. At their annual Northern Premiers Forum, which wrapped…