Politics & Policy

Arctic security expert will lead Washington polar institute

Arctic security expert will lead Washington polar institute

Rebecca Pincus will become the new director of the Wilson Center’s Polar Institute, the organization announced on Saturday. Michael Sfraga, who held the director position...
Blinken to visit Luleå amid Arctic fighter jet exercise

Blinken to visit Luleå amid Arctic fighter jet exercise

While Sweden is waiting on the doorsteps to NATO, the US Secretary of State sends a strong signal of support as he starts his...
Alaska Native organization postpones annual convention amid soaring COVID-19 rates

Alaska Native organization postpones annual convention amid soaring COVID-19 rates

The Alaska Federation of Natives has postponed its annual convention to December, citing the coronavirus pandemic as the reason for the two-month delay from...
Greenland drafts constitution for its ultimate independence

Greenland drafts constitution for its ultimate independence

In November 2016, a jubilant majority of the Inatsisartut, Greenland’s parliament, kick-started the drafting of a constitution for a future, independent Greenland. Lars-Emil Johansen,...
Russia a strategic challenge for NATO in Arctic, Stoltenberg says

Russia a strategic challenge for NATO in Arctic, Stoltenberg says

OTTAWA—Russia's capabilities in the North are a strategic challenge for NATO, its Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said on Friday, welcoming Canada's recently announced investments...
US Senate moves to support rapid NATO accession for Finland, Sweden

US Senate moves to support rapid NATO accession for Finland, Sweden

U.S. senators have introduced a resolution last week that would support Finland and Sweden's accession into the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and call for...
NATO secretary general to focus on Arctic during Canada visit

NATO secretary general to focus on Arctic during Canada visit

OTTAWA—NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg will visit Canada next week to focus on Arctic security amid climate change and Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Canadian...
Swedish foreign minister confirms NATO talks with Turkey on Friday

Swedish foreign minister confirms NATO talks with Turkey on Friday

COPENHAGEN—Envoys from Finland, Sweden and Turkey are due to meet for talks about NATO's expansion in Finland on Friday, a minister has confirmed, discussions...
“The trust is gone” – tensions on the rise in Norway after more restrictions for Russian fishing vessels

“The trust is gone” – tensions on the rise in Norway...

On board a Russian fishing vessel  “This is the steering wheel and this is where you control the speed.” Alexey Reginya, the captain of the...
US to open diplomatic station in Arctic Norway, says Blinken

US to open diplomatic station in Arctic Norway, says Blinken

OSLO (Reuters) - The U.S. will open its northernmost diplomatic station in the Norwegian Arctic town of Tromsoe, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said...
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