The Arctic Century
The Arctic Century is an independent non-profit organization established by
joint efforts of the international experts. We cover the most recent
developments in science, business, and technologies, as well as key
political and economic trends across the Arctic in the form of news,
features, opinions, and articles.
Powerful Nordic Fire on Russia: The Arctic Council's 30th Anniversary
Sweden, Norway, and Finland mark the Arctic Council's 30th year by massing artillery on Russia's border—a buildup that makes a nuclear response more likely.
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Europe's New Arctic Role Faces Its Greatest Test
Brussels wants Arctic minerals, cables, and influence. At its Arctic Forum, Indigenous and youth voices asked the harder question: who gets to decide?
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UN Calls on Finland to Address Violations of Sámi Rights
Finland's reformed Sámi Parliament Act won praise in Geneva, yet the UN says the state still takes Sámi land for mines, wind farms, and the military.
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“Its success will depend on whether Russia can turn agreements into infrastructure, infrastructure into cargo, and cargo into commercially sustainable routes.”
Russia Revives Projects Linking the Arctic to China
After years of delay, work starts on a deep-water port near Tiksi that should move tens of thousands of tons along the Mohe–Naiba route by 2028.
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The US Expands Its Footprint in Greenland
New defense areas, free passage by land, air, and sea, and a door shut on Chinese capital—the new pact gives Washington a firmer grip on Greenland.
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Swedish Election Results May Have Been Rigged
A candidate jumped from seventh on the list to a seat in parliament. Prosecutors now weigh photos of cash, pre-marked ballots, and a possible re-vote.
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“Article X targets foreign direct investment—a visible swipe at China, which has tried to expand its financial influence in Greenland.”
EEF-2026: Transformation of Russia's Arctic Policy
Vladivostok recast the Arctic as a corridor to Asia—6.8 trillion rubles in pledges that only cargo, not ceremony, can turn into a working route.
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Mysterious Greenland Agreement to Be Signed at the UN Today
Greenland, Denmark, and the US sign a binding security pact in New York today. The text stays secret, and Nuuk is told to trust it.
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