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Optimistic Arctic future we envisioned in 2005 is gone, says Norwegian foreign minister

By Elías Thorsson January 29, 2025

Two decades ago, Arctic policymakers envisioned a future of cooperation, stability and scientific collaboration. Speaking at the Arctic Frontiers Conference, Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide reflected on how drastically that vision has melted away.

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