Global Crises
Did the Alaska Summit usher in a new ice age?
From nuclear icebreakers to thawed diplomacy, the Trump-Putin meeting in Anchorage signaled a strategic Arctic shift
August 20, 2025
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Europe
What will NATO do with its giant Arctic footprint?
The accession of Sweden and Finland means the alliance truly dominates the region, agitating already frail relations with Russia
April 18, 2024
Global Crises
COP28: Will there be an honest stocktaking on climate?
Our national security establishment needs to reorder its priorities … urgently.
December 01, 2023
Europe
Big Chill: Pressure builds among Russian, Western militaries in Arctic
Cooperation is out, great power competition is in.
September 25, 2023
Global Crises
Russian aggression gives US excuse to focus military, and more, on Arctic
In its new strategy, Washington will “seek to uphold international law, rules, norms, and standards in the Arctic.”
October 29, 2022
Global Crises
Arctic military build-up poses new geopolitical and climate risks
A recent Senate proposal would needlessly create conditions for conflict with Russia while generating more greenhouse gas emissions.
August 29, 2022
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