The Arctic Century
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.
The Concept of Peaceful Arctic Once Again
For a long time, after the 1980s, the Arctic region gained significance as an exceptional zone of peace, a region that bears no pretext for conflicts and may even become a sort of olive branch that, instead of generating conflicts, resolves them.
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Hang-Gliding American Spy In Soviet Arctic in 1962
In the summer of 1962, an American spy flew a first-generation hang glider to cross the Soviet-Finnish border and carry out a CIA mission...
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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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Sovereignty Through the Arctic: Chilingarov Forum's Results
This year's forum, Arctic: Today and the Future, was held for the 14th time. The event was named after its legendary pioneer, polar explorer Artur Chilingarov. As outlined in the programme, the priority of the event focused on a 'human-centred' Arctic.
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A History of the Northern Forum
Past, present, and future of the Northern Forum.
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Towards Dialogue and Negotiations: Conflicting Narratives and the UN's Potential Role in Ending the War in Ukraine
Military solutions received the most attention in Europe and the US during the first two and a half years following the escalation of conflict in Ukraine in February 2022. In late 2024, the situation has started to change...
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Astana and the Port of Murmansk
Strategically located between Russia, China, India and the Greater Middle East, Kazakhstan may have a bright future in what some analysts call the upcoming Asian Century...
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A Discovery is like a Diamond: Oceanologist Alexander Osadchiev on Science, Arctic Research and Global Warming
The Arctic Century has interviewed Alexander Osadchiev, a Russian oceanologist, a leading researcher at the Shirshov Institute of Oceanology of the Russian Academy of Sciences, chief researcher at the Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology, Doctor of Physical and Mathematical Sciences.
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