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