The Arctic Century

The Indigenous People of the North live in an apparently contradictory situation. Given their isolation from traditional trade routes and the harshness of the climate of the regions they live in, they never developed statal organizations, let alone imperial ones, and their land was often subject to territorial conquest by more powerful neighbors...

The concept of 'carbon-free vessels', which are expected by the IMO leadership and like-minded western counterparts to be capable of navigating the cold Arctic seas, is experiencing difficulty after change of American administration in January 2025...

We pick up where our previous discussion left off, turning our focus back to the United States; a global Superpower, yet, rather mysteriously, one still far from real Arctic dominance.

The Arctic discourse has seen a new trend that seeks to change the perspective on climate change in relation to development and presence in the region: a 'climate-benefitting' Russia. We examine strategic documents, policies, and statements that contribute to this shaping image.

On 22-23 October, the Arctic and Antarctic Research Institute (AARI) hosted a conference dedicated to the conditions and monitoring of the Ob-Yenisey region, addressing broader issues that apply to the Arctic as a whole.

Since 1945, the US has pursued a grand strategy that prioritizes 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.