Discrimination against the Sámi remains a widespread problem that occurs in many social areas. This is shown in a quick overview from the Norwegian Institute of Public Health, which has mapped the research available on harassment and discrimination against the Sámi in Norway, Sweden and Finland in the period 2014–2024.

In 2023, Russia introduced a new mechanism for the Arctic—support, or backbone settlements. What is the meaning behind this strategy?

The Kalix Line was a defensive zone in Sweden, located between the Torne and Kalix Rivers. It was designed to prevent or delay a potential Soviet invasion...

Despite the fact that Soviet development in the North is still remembered with awe and admiration, the USSR wasn't particularly meticulous when it came to protecting the fragile northern environment. A part of Russia's heritage in the Arctic includes waste, metal scrap yards, sunken vessels, and spilled oil. How does the country address these issues?

Throughout this time, mining has remained in a rather grey area of the Russian legal framework, making it more difficult to mine cryptocurrency on an industrial scale and turning away potential investors in the field...

For the first time since 2021, Russian coal is being shipped through the Northern Sea Route. The reason for this shift is the ongoing threat of Houthi attacks in the Red Sea. However, there are reasonable doubts regarding the permanence of coal shipping through the NSR.

The Baimskaya Copper Project is a main copper and gold deposit located in the Russian Arctic...

Improving meteorology remains one of Russia's top priorities in the Arctic. Recent initiatives and proposals suggest the establishment of new meteorological systems and stations on the Northern Sea Route.