Arctic Icebreakers: Memorandum of Understanding Signed by the United States, Canada, and Finland
Icebreakers are a critical asset for Arctic security, providing a persistent presence and enabling countries to operate and assert their sovereignty in the region year-round.
Inuit Leaders and Federal Ministers Discuss New Arctic Foreign Policy for Canada
The new policy is expected to strengthen Inuit participation in international conversations about the Arctic and include the reinstatement of an Arctic ambassador.
Navy ‘too small’ to act for Britain in Arctic
Growing threats in the Arctic from Russia and China only highlight the Royal Navy’s lack of surface vessels and submarines, experts warn.
Norway to Strengthen Arctic Monitoring with New Microsatellite
This microsatellite, the first in a planned constellation, will provide real-time, space-based monitoring of Norway’s Arctic waters.
US Advances Legally Mandated Drilling on Least Amount of Land Possible in Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
Biden administration has completed the final environmental review needed to advance oil and gas drilling in Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and stated that it would auction off the smallest legally allowable area – 400,000 acres – for potential drilling.
France’s Strategic Role in NATO’s Arctic Ambitions: A Non-Arctic Power’s Perspective
Despite being located 1,600 kilometers away from the Arctic Circle, France holds an Observer seat on the Arctic Council. This role aligns with the country’s history of engagement in polar territories.
Planting Trees in the Arctic Could Make Climate Change Worse, Not Better
Not all environments benefit from afforestation, say researchers.
From the Ice to the Anthropocene: Arctic Globalization in a Warming World
This is the final installment of Barry Zellen’s series on Arctic geopolitics.
Regional fire–greening positive feedback loops in Alaskan Arctic tundra
Arctic tundra has experienced rapid warming, outpacing global averages, leading to significant greening whose primary drivers include widespread shrubification.
Climate response of the Arctic Ocean during the present interglacial
The role of the Arctic Ocean in the global climate system during the last climatic cycles remains conjectural, but radiocarbon-based chronologies and proxy data provide reliable information about the present interglacial.