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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.

Territorial premiers send message in Washington that the Arctic is not for sale

Territorial premiers said it is a critical time for the Arctic amid U.S. President Donald Trump’s increasing rhetoric of American expansion and actions to disrupt global trade.

Sustainability Corner: Rising Arctic temperatures and its potential effects

The Arctic, which has always been known as an icy and remote wilderness, is undergoing extreme changes as warming in the Arctic continues to increase.

Ingrid A. Medby Has Researched the Arctic Identity

Researcher Ingrid A. Medby has researched the Arctic state identity and what the term ‘Arctic’ entails for state employees in Norway, Canada, and Iceland.