The Arctic Century

Summarising the results of the Eastern Economic Forum and later confirmed projects: a new port for the Northern Sea Route, Rosatom's plans for new icebreakers, 'Northern Supply', and more.

Although sanctions pressure continues to increase against liquefied natural gas (LNG) projects in Russia, export volumes have managed to break records. According to Kpler, LNG exports reached a record-breaking figure of 2.94 million tonnes, marking a 33% increase compared to August 2023.

Until now, Thai pickers have been deprived of the rights enjoyed by pickers from other countries...

Imitating hares, reindeer and wolverines—how researchers adapt nature's design for human technologies in the Arctic?

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?