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A global megadeal would give one of Alaska’s largest mines a new operator

Red Dog mine powers the Northwest Alaska economy, and its future is uncertain. But…

No, Russia is not building a new Arctic military base on American land: Commentary

The ‘National Interest’ resuscitates a fringe 1980s conspiracy theory on Wrangel Island This is…

How Russia’s nuclear-powered icebreakers ensure its Arctic supremacy

The significance of the Russian nuclear icebreaker Ural extends beyond technical feats. It symbolizes Russia’s Arctic…

A Texas firm is gearing up for a $150 million search for oil beneath the Arctic Ocean

Narwhal Exploration is one of three small, privately owned companies with offshore leases in…

With gas crunch looming, Alaska utilities won’t get big wind before tax credits expire

One utility leader points to private developers and the Trump tax bill. But advocates…

Why northern Canadians get a raw deal when it comes to healthcare: Commentary

How does a country provide adequate healthcare to around 150,000 people spread across an…

Forced contraception victims deserve more contrition from Denmark: Commentary

It felt like whiplash. First came the heartache on Aug. 11, when Aviaja-Luuna was…

Japan’s enduring relationship with the Arctic: Student View

Japan’s interest and engagement in the Arctic region can be traced back to 1957,…