Arctic Watch

Facts About the Arctic

Security

Norway, Denmark sign new agreement for secure Arctic

The two countries’ defence ministers underline as they sign an agreement on the North Atlantic and Arctic.

NATO scientists timely start new Arctic research mission

Scientists and engineers from the NATO arrived at the Norwegian port of Tromsø for Arctic research.

What will NATO do with new Arctic footprint?

The direction of the alliance’s posture toward the Arctic region has been called into question.

UK reaffirms commitment to Arctic security and prosperity

The UK’s commitment to international collaboration in the Arctic to tackle pressing regional challenges.

Finland Contributes to Arctic Security

The strategic position of Northern Europe is taking a new shape in Arctic Security as Finland and Sweden join NATO.

Denmark promises increased focus on Arctic as it takes over NORDEFCO chair

The Baltic Sea region, Arctic and the North Atlantic will be geographical areas of particular importance in 2024.

Letter: Arc­tic ana­lysis frozen in cold war think­ing

China has always followed the principles of respect, co-operation, win-win and sustainability, and conducted mutually beneficial co-operation with all countries in the Arctic in various fields.

Our friends in the North: UK strategy towards the Arctic

In dynamic situation, it is imperative that the UK Government remains alert to emerging changes and regularly assesses whether it has appropriately prioritised and resourced its strategy towards the region.

NATO’s Northern Flank Has Too Many Weak Spots

Key alliance members are failing to uphold their obligations in the face of Moscow’s unflagging interest in the High North.