China and Russia challenge the Arctic order
But understanding how means looking beyond their partnership.
Cohesion Policy supports Youth-led change in the Northern Periphery and Arctic region
The Interreg Northern Periphery and Arctic Programme is more than a funding tool.
Putting Young Leaders at the Heart of Arctic Policy Making
The most important factor for a better future for the Arctic is to put young experts from the Arctic in leadership roles related to the region and include them in the knowledge creation that is the basis for decision-making processes.
The Iron Path to Arctic Dominance: Nordic Railways as Geopolitical Shields and Economic Lifelines
The Nordic region is undergoing a quiet but momentous transformation: its railways are being reimagined as dual-use corridors, blending military preparedness with economic resilience.
German Navy to Patrol the Arctic
Germany’s defense minister said Monday the country would send navy ships to patrol Arctic waters, citing the threat from a Russian military build-up in the region.
Facts About the Arctic in July 2025
At the beginning of July JAXA/ViSHOP Arctic sea ice extent is still “lowest for the date” in their record going back to 1979.
Arctic Exceptionalism as Myth, Method, and Mirror
It began in Murmansk, 1987, when Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev gave a speech that would later be inscribed as a founding moment in Arctic cooperation.
Norwegian company expands Arctic oil field
The Norwegian company makes an additional discovery near the far northern Johan Castberg field.
Announcing This Way Up, The Arctic Council Podcast and Special Early-Release Episode
An early-release episode, “The Arctic on Fire,” explores the changing fire regime, the impact of wildfires on the community and global scale, and how restoring Indigenous fire practices could be part of the solution.