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.
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.
Concerns raised about Russian and Chinese subs in Arctic
The UK will deploy Royal Navy and Royal Fleet Auxiliary assets to the upcoming NATO-led Exercise Joint Viking.
NORAD Sends Fighter Patrols to Monitor Russian Military Flights in the Arctic
The command did not identify the type of Russian planes, with a spokesperson citing “operational security” concerns, but NORAD indicated they were not seen as a threat.
Confronting Arctic Insecurity Implications for the United States and NATO
Geopolitics and strategic competition mean the Arctic security landscape is changing fast.
Applying the Lessons of History to NATO-Russia Relations in the Arctic
With all Arctic nations (apart from Russia) now belonging to NATO (the Arctic Seven), the Alliance features prominently in Russian framing of the Arctic as a potential threat to its energy and sovereignty interests there.
An Evolution in Arctic Collective Defense
It is increasingly clear that the Arctic is facing an accelerated evolutionary trend that is dramatically impacting its security environment.
Navy ‘too small’ to act for Britain in Arctic
Growing threats in the Arctic from Russia and China only highlight the Royal Navy’s lack of surface vessels and submarines, experts warn.
France’s Strategic Role in NATO’s Arctic Ambitions: A Non-Arctic Power’s Perspective
Despite being located 1,600 kilometers away from the Arctic Circle, France holds an Observer seat on the Arctic Council. This role aligns with the country’s history of engagement in polar territories.