Arctic Youth Secure Exciting Policy Leadership Role
For a thriving Arctic, it’s vital to elevate young local experts into leadership and engage them in shaping the knowledge that guides regional policies.
Arctic Rail Network Boosts Europe’s Secure Edge
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.
Arctic Line of Defence Gets German Navy Edge
Citing the need to counter Russia’s military presence, Germany will enhance Arctic security by deploying naval forces to patrol the region’s key waters.
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 Lens: Revealing Hidden Global Patterns
Arctic collaboration as we know it traces back to Murmansk, 1987, where Mikhail Gorbachev’s pivotal speech sparked a new era of peaceful dialogue.
Arctic Development Delivers Jaw-Dropping Energy Boost
In a significant Arctic development, a Norwegian firm reported finding new oil resources near the Johan Castberg field, highlighting the area’s growing importance.
Arctic Voices: Exciting New Podcast Premiere
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.
Arctic Emergency Plan Offers Stunning New Approach
Benjamin Strong steps into the pivotal role of Chair for the Arctic EPPR Working Group, aiming to strengthen cooperation on safety and disaster response across the Arctic region
Focusing solely on the interests of big powers in the Arctic is overly simplistic
Miro Johansson travelled all the way from Helsinki to Kirkenes in his minivan to report for the Barents Observer. He is determined to share the stories of local communities.