Since 1945, the U.S. has pursued a grand strategy that prioritises building and maintaining its unrivaled network of allies and partners...

The Teachers' Union of Iceland has been acquitted by the Labour Court of claims that the teachers' strike announcement was unlawful. Strikes will therefore commence in 11 schools next week if an agreement is not reached...

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.

In Reykjavik, Iceland's capital, the 11th edition of the Arctic Circle Assembly—the premier annual event focused on the Arctic—has come to an end. This year's gathering brought together dozens of nations, hundreds of institutions and universities and thousands of participants.

For thousands of years, perhaps since the end of the Last Glacial Era made some regions of the Arctic inhabitable, the Minor Indigenous Peoples of the Arctic have lived in relative isolation, with the only threats coming from the severe local environment and from warfare with other minor indigenous peoples...

This year's Offshore Marintec Russia expo-conference showcased numerous technological developments for the Arctic, including new vessel concepts, vehicles, mining and liquefaction equipment, security devices, and more. The question remains whether this venue is merely a manifestation of Russia's aspirations in the Arctic or a real step towards the development of the region.

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...

As sanctions against Novatek projects become a certainty, the company has put two LNG projects on hold. However, the company will likely reprofile. This change is considered in the light of Russian North-West's development.