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.
An Icy Pivot: Why India's Future Rests on Arctic Diplomacy
What once seemed a distant and frozen horizon is fast becoming an arena for geopolitical contestation...
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Russia's Arctic Zone to Expand? Key Proposals from the 2024 Arctic Forum
One of the key features of the international forum Arctic—Today and the Future is the resolution published after the event. The 2024 forum's resolution has been finalised and now awaits contributions from regional and commercial entities operating in the Arctic.
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A Hero and the Cold
Such a simple thing as weather may build the very epos of the story. Odysseus has to make a detour on his route because the Aeolus winds were opened by his allies, Hugo's Napoleon is defeated by a fog rather than Wellington or his army...
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Emmanuel Todd and NATO's Northern Enlargement
Todd foresaw the upcoming Western defeat...
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U.S.-Russia Quasi-Cooperation: Too Early Jump To Conclusions
On 18 February, the Institute for the USA and Canadian Studies Russian Academy of Sciences in Moscow hosted an international scientific conference. The event focused on the role of Arctic affairs in modern world politics, and was attended by leading researchers in the field of foreign policy, foreign economic activity and security policy of Arctic countries, as well as the maritime and climate policy of India and China.
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Icelandic Authorities Unable To Solve Worsening School Violence
The parents of four middle school students at Breiðholtsskóli are deeply concerned about the culture of violence and bullying that has flourished for many years in the children's class, where they have endured both mental and physical abuse by other children.
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Sámi Truth and Reconciliation Commission Continues Its Work
The Sámi people living in the territory of four countries, Norway, Sweden, Finland and Russia celebrated a joint Sámi National Day on February 6...
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Science Beyond Politics
What is the 'super-objective' of hydrology? What mainstreams exist in science? What is the interest of studying snow in the Arctic?—We interviewed Igor Vasilevich, junior research fellow at the Department of Hydrology of estuaries and water resources of the Arctic and Antarctic Research Institute.
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