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
Arctic monitoring program plays vital role in global pollution reduction efforts
Historically, the Arctic was considered a pristine region, but scientific research spanning the last three decades has revealed the harsh reality of long-range transported pollutants reaching the Arctic from different corners of the world. In response to this alarming discovery,…
China’s research icebreaker Xuelong 2 enters Arctic Circle, to begin scientific research work
China’s research icebreaker Xuelong 2, or Snow Dragon 2, has entered the Arctic Circle and is about to carry out its 13th Arctic Ocean scientific research work, CCTV reported. The expedition is intended to conduct investigations into the geology and…
Maybe let the other nations fight over the Arctic
Regarding the July 9 Sunday Opinion essay by Kenneth R. Rosen, “Does the U.S. have cold feet about stepping into the Arctic?”: Though competition with Russia and China seems as if it is in the blood of Americans, what stake…
The Arctic is more important than ever, why is Canada paring back its Arctic engagement?
While Canada announced it will close its Arctic centre in Norway, Washington shared plans to re-establish a U.S. post there. The recent announcement that Canada is closing its Canadian International Arctic Centre in Oslo is puzzling. This not only comes as Arctic…
On thin ice: Who “owns” the Arctic?
As the climate heats up, so do talks over land ownership in the Arctic. What does Canadian Arctic Sovereignty look like as the ice melts? he ship’s searchlight pencils its beam from one suspect cake of ice to the next….
European Court of Human Rights rules ‘Arctic 30’ were arbitrarily detained
The European Court of Human Rights issued its ruling today in the long-running case of the Arctic 30 v Russia, finding that Russian authorities arbitrarily detained the 28 Greenpeace activists and two freelance journalists and violated their right to freedom…
Time To Work Together to Protect Arctic Biodiversity
Species around the globe are under threat – from mammals and birds to fish and reptiles. In fact, global wildlife populations have decreased an average of 69 per cent in the past 50 years. And the climate crisis is only making the problem worse. In…