Geopolitics

U.S. names controversial Trump ally to lead key Arctic research commission

The United States has appointed Thomas Emanuel Dans, a Trump ally and founder of…

The Arctic mirage: Why the ‘next frontier’ for critical minerals probably isn’t

As the world races deeper into the Fourth Industrial Revolution, the demand for critical…

NATO in the Nordic region: A strategic blind spot with global consequences

This is a reproduction of an article that first appeared on LinkedIn. The accession…

Shadow tanker blocked by Arctic sea ice

There were several powerful icebreakers in the area, but the 293-metre-long gas carrier Buran still…

Denmark to compensate Greenlandic women for involuntary birth control

Denmark’s government said on Wednesday it had reached an agreement in parliament to provide…

Norway to spend $6.4 billion on two more submarines, long-range strike

PARIS — Norway plans to spend 65 billion Norwegian kroner, or $6.4 billion, to…

Washington’s new envoy to Denmark pledges more US support for Greenland

The new U.S. ambassador to Denmark pledged more support for Greenland on Monday ahead…

NATO restructures command to boost security in north

NATO will this week integrate its Nordic nations under the U.S.-based Joint Force Command…