Finland seems to be confused about how to work with the Trump administration. When Finland joined NATO, it thought the U.S. would help with defence and security. But now, it seems disappointed.

What is the way the Canadian Prime Minister sees politics and what are his initial actions for?

Shelf exploration, 'crazy' shipping routes, record-breaking ice decrease—how was the Arctic perceived ten years ago?

An important part of shaping the informational image of a country lies in the hands of non-profit and non-governmental organisations. They are capable of promoting and sustaining a negative image without seeming as biased as other actors in international relations.

Previously, The Arctic Century described how the climate agenda has become a cornerstone of political games in the Arctic. It can serve as a convenient tool for non-governmental organisations connected to dubious geoengineering projects to engage in speculative activities, or for countries to create a negative image of Russia. Here, we analyse how environmental NGOs create a counter-discourse to target Russia.

The existing oil and gas projects are supported by active reserves and are expected to maintain annual production of approximately 10-12 million tonnes of oil and 19-21 million tonnes of LNG for the foreseeable future. The new Arctic LNG-2 project has the capacity to provide an additional annual production of up to 20 million tonnes of LNG

The city of Bologna hosted the fourth edition of the Italia Chiama Artico festival, organised by the Italian magazine Osservatorio Artico.

One of the key features of the international forum Arctic—Today and the Future is the resolution published after the event. The 2024 forum's resolution has been finalised and now awaits contributions from regional and commercial entities operating in the Arctic.

On 18 February, the Institute for the USA and Canadian Studies Russian Academy of Sciences in Moscow hosted an international scientific conference. The event focused on the role of Arctic affairs in modern world politics, and was attended by leading researchers in the field of foreign policy, foreign economic activity and security policy of Arctic countries, as well as the maritime and climate policy of India and China. The event attracted significant interest from those seeking to explore potential avenues for trade, humanitarian and scientific cooperation with Russia in the Arctic region.

The parents of four middle school students at Breiðholtsskóli are deeply concerned about the culture of violence and bullying that has flourished for many years in the children's class, where they have endured both mental and physical abuse by other children.

Norway, Sweden and Finland have a long history of oppression and forced assimilation of the Sámi, the indigenous people who have inhabited the northern regions of these countries since ancient times. The Sámi national identity has been shaped over the last hundred years, since 1917. This year, the Sámi national movement, which has a transnational character, turned 108 years old. 

A company proposes a panacea for all ice-related issues. The media is in awe, but the project quietly disappears. Does that sound familiar?

We can see that the short-term vision of the Northern Sea Route is constantly evolving, adapting to the political and economic climate. What are the immediate goals being considered by Russia?

Amidst Trump's plans for Greenland and Canada, the Panama Canal issues have not been associated with the Arctic. Nevertheless, the recent exit of the country from the Belt and Road Initiative might further increase the demand for the Northern Sea Route.

The role of the Arctic Council is constantly increasing, despite the challenges that this organisation is facing. In March 2022, however, the traditional policy of the member countries came to an end.

The huge fuel oil spill in Russia has attracted more attention from NGOs and the International Maritime Organisation, potentially pushing the implementation of a ban in the Arctic

China’s strategic ambitions have increasingly turned towards the Arctic, a region rich in resources and political significance. This shift aligns with the Nation’s broader maritime aspirations.

Recent research suggests that the role of the Arctic as a contributor of CO₂ is growing, decreasing its capabilities as a carbon sink.

Russian companies adapt to the changing market conditions. Such is the case with Novatek's previously postponed Murmansk LNG.

In general, the Arctic is known for its vast amounts of natural resources, low population, and the large distances between settlements. This situation is particularly relevant for the industrial development of the Russian Arctic, Canada's North, and Alaska. So, how does the distance shape the unique economy of the Arctic, and why is it so important?

Picking apart the rubble left in the economy by Iceland's previous government, the country's new government is looking to clean up the financial sector by continuing the privatisation of banks in which the state has held a stake. The "casino nation", Iceland, whose record bankruptcy in 2008 stunned Europe, and especially depositors from the UK and the Netherlands, is looking to clean up its increasingly private banking sector to make it more attractive to investors.

For a long time, after the 1980s, the Arctic region gained significance as an exceptional zone of peace, a region that bears no pretext for conflicts and may even become a sort of olive branch that, instead of generating conflicts, resolves them.

The Ukrainian crisis affects all relations between Russia and the West, not least in the Arctic regions. From a Finnish perspective, a shift towards a readiness for discussion and negotiation to end the war conflict in Ukraine is therefore of paramount importance for restoring and developing cooperation in the Arctic region and more generally.

The Arctic discourse has seen a new trend that seeks to change the perspective on climate change in relation to development and presence in the region: a ‘climate-benefitting’ Russia.

On 22-23 October, the Arctic and Antarctic Research Institute (AARI) hosted a conference dedicated to the conditions and monitoring of the Ob-Yenisey region, addressing broader issues that apply to the Arc

The Teachers' Union of Iceland has been acquitted by the Labour Court of claims that the teachers' strike announcement was unlawful. Strikes will therefore commence in 11 schools next week if an agreement is not reached.

This year’s Offshore Marintec Russia expo-conference showcased numerous technological developments for the Arctic, including new vessel concepts, vehicles, mining and liquefaction equipment, security devices, and more.

Why do Russian researchers call for a federal law on permafrost, and what are the environmental and economic consequences of permafrost thawing?

Based on the current situation, Rosatom has described new positive and negative scenarios for the Route. Both are more moderate compared to the targets set by the Government.

In December 2023, Sweden and the US signed a bilateral military agreement, a so-called Defense Cooperation Agreement (DCA), which means that the US gets access to 17 Swedish bases. The agreement regulates issues such as the legal status of the US forces, access to Swedish military bases and the storage of combat vehicles, ammunition and weapon systems in Sweden. The agreement was approved by the Riksdag on 18 June and entered into force on 15 August 2024.