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.
Greenland Outlaws Discrimination Against Inuits
Once the law comes into force, discrimination against citizens on the basis of pregnancy, maternity leave, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, gender characteristics, race, color, national, social or ethnic origin, disability, age, political opinion, religion and beliefs will be prohibited.
1553 words
|
8 minutes
China Grows Experience in Constructing Icebreakers
A new ship Ji Di was presented in Guangzhou on June 24th. It's the fourth icebreaking vessel for China.
550 words
|
3 minutes
What's a Jack London Effect?
The prominent American writer was also interested in economic issues and the development of the North. Jack London proposed an idea that contradicted popular beliefs at the time. In many practical cases his hypothesis has come true.
1270 words
|
6 minutes
About the Strategy for the Development Beyond the Arctic Circle
Murmansk officials continue the strategy In the North—to Live!—a short slogan that even became a basis for merchandise...
564 words
|
3 minutes
Breaking the Norm of Exceptionalism
A quite common opinion is that the Arctic region should be limited only to the eight Arctic States. However, this tendency changes with an ongoing Russian effort as the country leads easternisation in the region.
437 words
|
2 minutes
The Italian Navy's 8th High North Mission
On July 15th, 2024, the Alliance will set sail from Tromsø, Norway, embarking on its eighth High North campaign in the Arctic Ocean.
743 words
|
4 minutes
A Tale of Two Passages
For hundreds of years, sailors and explorers from all over Europe have been looking for the Northwest and Northeast passages, in order to find an alternative route to the Orient...
2746 words
|
14 minutes
'Primakov Triangle': New Potential in the North
When Evgeny Primakov expressed the idea of a triangle Moscow-New Delhi-Beijing in 1998, it was met with a backlash and even some mockery. The Russian press didn't approve of the idea of RIC cooperation as it posed 'too many challenges...'
1008 words
|
5 minutes
