Politics & Policy

Analysis: The recent insurrection in Russia may challenge the vision of the Arctic as a region of low tension

Analysis: The recent insurrection in Russia may challenge the vision of...

By Martin Breum The vision of the Arctic as a region with low military tension, where Russia and the West work in tandem to avoid...
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...
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...
The history behind Orkney’s vote to ‘join Norway’

The history behind Orkney’s vote to ‘join Norway’

For the third time in half a century, Orkney, UK, has raised the issue of its Nordic origins and an apparent desire to embrace...
Analysis: Fears mount for the Arctic as cooperation with Russia stalls

Analysis: Fears mount for the Arctic as cooperation with Russia stalls

By Humeyra Pamuk, Gloria Dickie and Gwladys Fouche WASHINGTON/LONDON/OSLO (Reuters) - For nearly three decades, the Arctic Council has been a successful example of post-Cold...
Alaska digest: A new wind project takes shape outside Anchorage, as AIDEA mulls options for struggling state-owned oil field

Alaska digest: A new wind project takes shape outside Anchorage, as...

This week’s digest of short news items from across Alaska includes items on the major new renewable energy project outside Anchorage, the death of...
On Alaska tour, Buttigieg encounters extreme conditions and touts federal investments

On Alaska tour, Buttigieg encounters extreme conditions and touts federal investments

  For U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, a whirlwind visit to Alaska has provided a lesson in extremes. At Anchorage’s Port of Alaska, which moves three-quarters...
Alaska salmon task force charged with developing science plan

Alaska salmon task force charged with developing science plan

Federal and state leaders have appointed 19 experts to a special task force responsible for creating a science plan to better understand Alaska’s salmon,...
As natural gas shortage looms, Alaska electric utilities and advocates are feuding over a renewable power bill

As natural gas shortage looms, Alaska electric utilities and advocates are...

Even before Alaska GOP Gov. Mike Dunleavy unveiled a bill to require the state’s utilities to generate more power from renewable sources, executives were...
In NATO’s new north, fresh chances to contain Moscow

In NATO’s new north, fresh chances to contain Moscow

By Anne Kauranen and Johan Ahlander TORNIO, Finland/KARLSKRONA, Sweden (Reuters) - High above a railway bridge spanning a foaming river just outside the Arctic Circle, Finnish construction...
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