The Arctic Century
The Arctic Century is an independent non-profit organisation 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.
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Arctic Security in the EU Perspective
Since the 1990s, the European Union has focused on 'soft' security: environment protection, negative impact of climate change, shipping risks, etc. After the outbreak of the Ukrainian crisis in 2014, the focus of the EU's Arctic policy began to shift towards 'hard' security. The desire to reduce dependence on the United States for defense also contributed to this trend. At the same time relative 'strategic autonomy' doesn't mean abandoning close cooperation with NATO. Shift to 'hard' power was additionally supported by joining of traditionally neutral Sweden and Finland to the alliance.
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Abandoned US WWII And Cold War Military Bases Still Pollute The Arctic
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Secret German Weather Stations in the Arctic 1941–1945: An Overview
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Construction of US Icebreaker Parts Begins at Pori Shipyard
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Partners, Not Petitioners: The Arctic's New International Map
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Swedish and Finnish Police to Operate in Both Countries
Poland Will Receive Three New Swedish Submarines in Twelve Years
In the presence of the Polish and Swedish Prime Ministers, Donald Tusk and Ulf Kristersson, an agreement for the purchase of three Swedish A26 submarines for the Polish Navy was signed yesterday.
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Finland's Closure of the Border with Russia Is Unprecedented
The 1,300-kilometer border between Finland and Russia has been closed for over 900 days—a closure unparalleled in the EU in length. Border-studies scholars explain what makes it unique, and whether one crossing could be reopened as a test.
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More Wind Turbines and Solar Energy for Nunavut
Canada is becoming an 'energy superpower' as four Nunavut projects receive federal funding, with Ottawa spending $17.2 million on renewable energy in the territory.
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Landry's Greeting on Greenland's National Day
The reactions are critical after the US special envoy for Greenland's National Day floated the idea of adding another US state next year.
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Construction of US Icebreaker Parts Begins at Pori Shipyard
A Finnish media outlet reported yesterday that work has begun on components for Arctic Security Cutters destined for the Coast Guard; four of these vessels will be built at a Finnish shipyard for delivery in two years, while the remaining seven will be constructed in the United States.
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Swedish and Finnish Police to Operate in Both Countries
Now Swedish and Finnish police will have the opportunity to respond to urgent calls in both countries—and intervene directly.
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US–Iran Agreement: Now "Norge AS" Earns Less
The Strait of Hormuz will be opened, and "the oil will flow freely," according to the US. But is the energy crisis over?
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Finnish Sámi Have Strengthened Their Autonomy
At its meeting 3/2026, the Sámi Parliament of Finland established three new committees—the Early Childhood Education Committee, the Committee on International Indigenous and EU Affairs, and the Research Ethics Council—to strengthen the implementation of the linguistic and cultural rights of the Sámi.
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