The Arctic Century

In the strategy of fighting for the Arctic and its resources, which the leadership of NATO Arctic countries foolishly chose instead of partnership, cooperation, and the absence of conflict, the decisive role is played by existing demographic resources, which continue to decline, as will be shown below, for example, in Norway's two northernmost counties, Troms and Finnmark.

A Finnish oil market expert believes that oil traders are clearly underestimating the danger of events in the Strait of Hormuz and points out that Iran's actions are more significant than those of the US and Trump, who managed to temporarily quell market panic with statements that have no basis in reality.

For two days, on March 3 and 4, the headquarters of the National Research Council (CNR) in Rome became an unusual focal point for the future of the Arctic. Over 500 participants from approximately 40 countries gathered for the Arctic Circle's Rome Forum—Polar Dialogue, bringing a debate to the heart of the Mediterranean that for decades remained confined to high latitudes. This was only an apparent contrast, as the forum's core purpose was to demonstrate that the Arctic is no longer—if it ever truly was—a remote or 'niche' issue.

On March 4, Icelandic Visir shared a sharp opinion of Sæþór Benjamín Randalsson, with a call to say no to the US. It was a reaction to the American actions in Iran...

The eleventh International Scientific and Practical Conference Far East and Arctic: Sustainable Development brought together legislators, regional officials, state corporations, and industry players over two days in Moscow.

Ninety-three years ago today, on 11 March 1933, the steamer Lena was launched at the Burmeister & Wain shipyard in Copenhagen. Later renamed steamer Chelyuskin was afloat only for a year, yet became one of the most prominent Soviet legends.

France and Sweden have initiated an in-depth dialogue on nuclear deterrence—a historic step, according to Karl Sörenson, research director at FOI.

For Norway, an important player in the European and global oil and gas markets, the Israeli and US attack on Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz means a colossal increase in revenues from the sale of these strategic raw materials.