The first Brazilian expedition to the Arctic
Operation Arctic I was the first official mission of Brazilian scientists to the region, opening a new front for the country to contribute to the fight against climate change The Arctic is a strategic region for studying climate, economic, and…
China’s research icebreaker returns after 78-day Arctic mission
China’s research icebreaker Xuelong 2 has returned to Shanghai after finishing a 78-day Arctic voyage. The crew set sail from Shanghai on July 12 and docked at its home port on Wednesday afternoon after travelling more than 15,000 nautical miles…
Hidden in the Arctic, Sweden is quietly winning Europe’s next big space race
Sweden is leading in a battle to be the first European space base outside Russia to launch a satellite into orbit First place is “nice but it’s not necessary”, says Stefan Gustafsson, a senior official at the Sweden Space Corporation (SSC), with…
India, Russia agree to train Indian seafarers in polar and arctic waters
India and Russia on Wednesday agreed to train Indian seafarers in polar and arctic waters in this far eastern Russian port as the two sides discussed ways to widen maritime cooperation. India and Russia on Wednesday agreed to train Indian…
Some Factors about U.S. Priorities in Arctic
In the Arctic, warming temperatures and melting sea ice have opened new shipping routes but have also increased climate risks and international economic competition. Addressing these issues is a strategic priority for the U.S. government. U.S. and foreign stakeholders identified…
Russia and China cooperate in Arctic already
In late July, Russian President Vladimir Putin said that the Arctic region is highly strategic to Russia with regard to security and resources. The Russian Foreign Ministry’s ambassador-at-large Nikolai Korchunov told Sputnik on Sunday that Russia and China are getting ready to…
U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Healy, National Science Foundation embark on Arctic Ocean mission
U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Healy (WAGB 20) crew and embarked researchers departed Kodiak, Saturday, for the cutter’s second mission this year in the high latitudes of the Arctic Ocean. Healy’s next mission takes the cutter west, where the crew and…
Arctic nations: High stakes in the High North
The High North, with its rich resources, strategic maritime routes and contested territorial claims, is becoming increasingly important to Russia and NATO. DW traveled to Norway to observe an annual military drill taking place against a very different geopolitical backdrop…
The Arctic This Week Take Five: Week of 14 August, 2023
Ice, Danger, and Delays: The Uncertain Future of the Northern Sea Route in Arctic