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.
Finland Is Sharply Cutting Aid to Developing Countries
Orpo's government is driving Finnish aid toward 0.36% of GNI, far below the UN goal. Critics cite corruption in Africa—yet Ukraine's share goes unquestioned.
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US Oil Giant Considers Leaving Norway
ConocoPhillips opened Norway's oil age with Ekofisk in 1969. Now it weighs an offer that would end the era of US majors on the Norwegian shelf.
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Korean Investments in Alaska LNG Unconfirmed
Trump says Seoul will pour $50 billion into Alaska LNG. Seoul says it hasn't decided, and the project's shaky economics give it every reason to wait.
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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.”
Putin at Valdai: Arctic Corridors Open to All
Putin pitches the Northern Sea Route as room for growing trade, not a rival to Suez. Whether ships follow depends on ice, icebreakers, and sanctions.
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Danish Prisons Are Overcrowded
Denmark's prisons hold 4,650 inmates in 4,300 spaces, the tightest squeeze on record—and tougher sentencing rules arriving in January will add more.
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"Arctic Security Is European Security"
At the European Arctic Summit in Rovaniemi on September 13–14, twelve EU states put security at the core of Arctic policy. Now Brussels must deliver.
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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.”
South Korea Tests the Northern Sea Route
Seoul's first container ship through the Arctic reached Rotterdam in 22 days. Whether the route ever pays depends less on the ice than on Moscow.
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High Inflation Deals a Blow to Iceland
Icelandic inflation has climbed to 5.9%, driven by the end of a fuel tax break, just a week before the Central Bank's next rate decision.
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