Arctic Watch

Facts About the Arctic

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Trump interested in jointly developing Arctic oil and gas with Russia

The US and Russia are looking at joint energy projects in the Arctic, as part of the ceasefire negotiation in Riyadh, Russia’s sovereign wealth fund boss Kirill Dmitriev told Politico on February 19.

Trump’s Arctic Goals Demand Icebreakers, but USA Struggles to Build Them

President plans to order 40 large icebreakers, but shipbuilding industry has been declining for decades.

US Army conducts extreme testing of tank M10 for Arctic deployment

Designed as an armored infantry support vehicle rather than a battle tank, the M10 Booker is on top of US Army’s modernization priorities, with plans to acquire 500 units for the role.

Russian military thinking about the Baltic Sea and the Arctic

Following the accession of Finland and Sweden to NATO, Russian military thinkers and planners are increasingly seeing the two theatres as contiguous areas.

A Review of Arctic Policy from 2020 to 2024

Although the United States is an Arctic Nation, most Americans have historically perceived the Arctic as both geographically remote and removed from issues affecting their day-to-day lives.

New study explores the US and China’s influence on the Arctic Council’s work

The Arctic Council faces constant challenges to its authority by influential players on the international stage.

Canada’s Arctic: A strategic imperative for sovereignty, security and defence commitments

As the global geopolitical landscape grows more volatile, Canada’s Arctic has emerged as a pivotal frontier for national security and economic resilience.

China an ‘important stakeholder in Arctic affairs,’ says Beijing amid Trump’s claims about Greenland

US President Donald Trump has doubled down on his interest in acquiring Greenland.

Akeeagok, Arctic premiers talk security in Washington trip

Little said by any of the 13 premiers following Wednesday’s visit to White House to lobby against tariffs.