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.
Editor's Pick
Why Ireland Is a Successful Country and Finland Is Not
A Finnish outlet scolded Ireland for spending a fraction of Finland's defense budget. The North Observer answers with a comparative analysis of the two countries' economic and socio-demographic indicators from 2000 to 2025—and the results favor neutral, non-militarized Ireland.
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The Arctic Century Is Going on Summer Hiatus
We're taking a short pause for the summer. New publications on arcticcentury.org will resume on Monday, August 3—and our Telegram channel keeps posting twice a week while we're away.
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Between Internal Market Governance and the Arctic Strategic Turn of the European Union
The 62nd EEA Council barely mentions the Arctic in its conclusions, yet its agenda—security, resilience, energy, critical infrastructure, and fisheries—shows how Arctic concerns are becoming embedded in wider European policy structures.
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Greenland Institute of Natural Resources Stops New Collaborations with the US
The situation with the US has caused the Greenland Institute of Natural Resources to stop new collaborations and trips to the US. Instead, it is focusing on the Kingdom of Denmark and European countries.
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Norwegian National Minorities Unite—We Lose by Fighting Each Other
At this year's Riddu Riđđu festival, Sámi and Kven representatives discussed for the first time joining forces against the state bureaucracy and capital interests threatening the fishing rights at the heart of both cultures.
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A Difficult Year for Iceland's Aluminum Smelters
Alcoa Fjarðarál is the only aluminum smelter that returned a profit last year, although profits decreased by more than ISK 5 billion year-on-year.
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Finns Go Wild over Cheap Swedish Petrol
Sweden slashed fuel taxes in an election year, opening a wide petrol-price gap with neighboring Finland. Finns are flocking across the border to fill up at Tornio, but Customs limits them to 10 liters per vehicle.
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Denmark Is Once Again Ready to Defend Greenland from the US
US President Donald Trump renewed his showdown with Denmark over Greenland at the NATO summit in Ankara, insisting the United States needs the island for protection. Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen countered that Greenland is not for sale and that Denmark is prepared to defend the kingdom.
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A Review of Chinese Arctic Research 1999–2026
The North Observer reviews 27 years of Chinese Arctic science: 15 completed expeditions since 1999, the North Pole reached in 2023, the first manned deep-sea dive under Arctic ice in 2025—and the limits of a polar fleet that still cannot navigate heavy ice year-round.
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