The Battle for Greenland
Prior to his inauguration, Donald J. Trump reiterated his proposal to purchase Greenland from the Kingdom of Denmark, an idea he first expressed during his first presidential term in 2019...
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NATO Expansion in the Arctic and Security Challenges for Russia
The accession of Sweden and Finland to NATO became a turning point marked the fragmentation of the Arctic into two camps: Russia versus NATO. This change will decisively impact Arctic politics including issues of security and international cooperation.
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Life and Times of the Finnish Icebreaking Fleet
We focus on Finland, which has emerged as one of Europe's leading Powers in the sphere of icebreakers.
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Icebreakers Matter: The U.S.'s Fragile Fleet
We pick up where our previous discussion left off, turning our focus back to the United States; a global Superpower, yet, rather mysteriously, one still far from real Arctic dominance.
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Europe's Energy Shift, LNG and Russia's Cumbersome Presence
For decades, Europe's energy landscape has been tightly tied to its reliance on imported natural gas, with Russia historically serving as its primary supplier.
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Climate Change and the Arctic: A Perspective from the Global South
With the rise of India, Brazil, South Africa and China, the Global South perspective on critical issues is getting widely highlighted these days. One such area is the impact of climate change which, undoubtedly, has more severe consequences for the countries of the Global South...
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A New Icebreaker Fleet: The U.S. Response to the Russian Readiness
The recent alliance between the United States, Canada, and Finland—recently admitted to NATO—known as the ICE Pact, represents a potentially significant turning point in the global competition for control of the Arctic.
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Far From Home: Italy's Research Ambitions in Frozen Waters
By leading the High North mission, Italy is not only contributing to scientific research but also strengthening its strategic role in a region of growing importance.
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