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A 76-year old engineer is on a mission: to connect the United States and Russia with a 100-kilometer long train tunnel beneath the Bering Strait.
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October 29, 2025 at 4:51 PM
A 76-year old engineer is on a mission: to connect the United States and Russia with a 100-kilometer long train tunnel beneath the Bering Strait.
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October 28, 2025 at 3:57 PM
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"Heading North is a chance to escape from the frenzy of today’s world and to reconnect with your true wild. Riding through untouched wilderness on the back of a wild Mustang in Finnish Lapland is about as immersive as it gets."
Read the latest Travel North dispatch from Finland:
Read the latest Travel North dispatch from Finland:
Ride through wilderness on the back of a wild Mustang in Lapland: Travel North - ArcticToday
Travelling to the Arctic isn’t just another pin on your travel board or a chance to flood your social media feed with cool pictures. Heading North is a chance to escape – if only briefly – from the fr...
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June 23, 2025 at 8:05 PM
"Heading North is a chance to escape from the frenzy of today’s world and to reconnect with your true wild. Riding through untouched wilderness on the back of a wild Mustang in Finnish Lapland is about as immersive as it gets."
Read the latest Travel North dispatch from Finland:
Read the latest Travel North dispatch from Finland:
The Pentagon is redrawing its military combatant command responsible for defending the U.S. homeland to include Greenland as the Trump administration signals it wants control of the Danish territory.
Pentagon shifts Greenland to US Northern Command in shakeup - ArcticToday
The Pentagon is redrawing its military combatant command responsible for defending the U.S. homeland to include Greenland as the Trump administration signals it wants control of the Danish territory. ...
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June 23, 2025 at 12:37 PM
The Pentagon is redrawing its military combatant command responsible for defending the U.S. homeland to include Greenland as the Trump administration signals it wants control of the Danish territory.
🇳🇴 What does food innovation mean in the Arctic?
That question is at the center of a new study bringing together experts and stakeholders from Norway and Canada to explore new ways of producing, branding, and distributing food in Arctic regions.
That question is at the center of a new study bringing together experts and stakeholders from Norway and Canada to explore new ways of producing, branding, and distributing food in Arctic regions.
🇳🇴 What does food innovation mean in the Arctic? - ArcticToday
That question is at the center of a new study led by Nord University’s High North Center, in partnership with the University of Saskatchewan. The initiative brings together experts and stakeholders fr...
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June 23, 2025 at 9:55 AM
🇳🇴 What does food innovation mean in the Arctic?
That question is at the center of a new study bringing together experts and stakeholders from Norway and Canada to explore new ways of producing, branding, and distributing food in Arctic regions.
That question is at the center of a new study bringing together experts and stakeholders from Norway and Canada to explore new ways of producing, branding, and distributing food in Arctic regions.
A Texas shipyard deal with Arctic ripple effects?
A U.S. acquisition by shipbuilding giant Davies could make it politically easier to construct icebreakers in Europe.
In his latest commentary, Peter Rybski breaks down what’s at stake: www.arctictoday.com/why-davies-u...
A U.S. acquisition by shipbuilding giant Davies could make it politically easier to construct icebreakers in Europe.
In his latest commentary, Peter Rybski breaks down what’s at stake: www.arctictoday.com/why-davies-u...
Why Davie's US acquisition would help Helsinki shipyards: Analysis - ArcticToday
Davie’s plan to upgrade the shipbuilding facilities in Galveston and Port Arthur will make it politically easier for the Canadian company to construct icebreakers in Europe. This is a reproduction of ...
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June 16, 2025 at 9:32 AM
A Texas shipyard deal with Arctic ripple effects?
A U.S. acquisition by shipbuilding giant Davies could make it politically easier to construct icebreakers in Europe.
In his latest commentary, Peter Rybski breaks down what’s at stake: www.arctictoday.com/why-davies-u...
A U.S. acquisition by shipbuilding giant Davies could make it politically easier to construct icebreakers in Europe.
In his latest commentary, Peter Rybski breaks down what’s at stake: www.arctictoday.com/why-davies-u...
Is it time for the U.S. to let allies build our icebreakers?
With Arctic competition heating up and the U.S. shipbuilding industry stretched thin, Peter Rybski makes a bold case: if we can’t build fast enough at home, we should turn to trusted allies to help fill the gap.
With Arctic competition heating up and the U.S. shipbuilding industry stretched thin, Peter Rybski makes a bold case: if we can’t build fast enough at home, we should turn to trusted allies to help fill the gap.
The need for more ships in the U.S. Navy: Commentary - ArcticToday
Today, we’ll look at part of the “bigger picture.” It’s not pretty. This is a reproduction of an article that first appeared on Sixty Degrees North. If you would like to read more posts by Peter Rybsk...
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May 22, 2025 at 10:18 AM
Is it time for the U.S. to let allies build our icebreakers?
With Arctic competition heating up and the U.S. shipbuilding industry stretched thin, Peter Rybski makes a bold case: if we can’t build fast enough at home, we should turn to trusted allies to help fill the gap.
With Arctic competition heating up and the U.S. shipbuilding industry stretched thin, Peter Rybski makes a bold case: if we can’t build fast enough at home, we should turn to trusted allies to help fill the gap.
We're tracking notable quotes from policymakers and influential voices shaping the conversation in the Arctic
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Swipe through to see what's driving the conversation this week and read the full story on arctictoday.com
May 19, 2025 at 1:03 PM
We're tracking notable quotes from policymakers and influential voices shaping the conversation in the Arctic
Swipe through to see what's driving the conversation this week and read the full story on arctictoday.com
Swipe through to see what's driving the conversation this week and read the full story on arctictoday.com
"A strong NATO in the north is important for our security."
Norway is preparing the ground for the development of a Combined Air Operations Centres in the north Norwegian town of Bodø, allocating €37.6 million for the establishment of a temporary base. Read more: buff.ly/IFInaVQ
Norway is preparing the ground for the development of a Combined Air Operations Centres in the north Norwegian town of Bodø, allocating €37.6 million for the establishment of a temporary base. Read more: buff.ly/IFInaVQ
€38 million for temporary Allied Air Command center in Bodø - ArcticToday
The Norwegian government is starting to prepare the ground for the development of a Combined Air Operations Centres (CAOCs) in the north Norwegian town of Bodø. The government of Jonas Gahr Støre has…
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May 19, 2025 at 10:13 AM
"A strong NATO in the north is important for our security."
Norway is preparing the ground for the development of a Combined Air Operations Centres in the north Norwegian town of Bodø, allocating €37.6 million for the establishment of a temporary base. Read more: buff.ly/IFInaVQ
Norway is preparing the ground for the development of a Combined Air Operations Centres in the north Norwegian town of Bodø, allocating €37.6 million for the establishment of a temporary base. Read more: buff.ly/IFInaVQ
Denmark is facing a complex dilemma.
U.S. President Trump is intensifying his focus on Greenland, refusing to rule out military action and reportedly escalating espionage effort.
Danish officials are expressing deep concern, emphasizing that "friends don’t spy on each other." buff.ly/KT7Xkhu
U.S. President Trump is intensifying his focus on Greenland, refusing to rule out military action and reportedly escalating espionage effort.
Danish officials are expressing deep concern, emphasizing that "friends don’t spy on each other." buff.ly/KT7Xkhu
No good options as Denmark seeks to counter U.S. threats to Greenland - ArcticToday
As U.S. President Donald Trump ramps up his aggressive stance towards Greenland, Copenhagen has responded with a flurry of often disjointed political manoeuvres and the public in the Arctic…
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May 12, 2025 at 12:17 PM
Denmark is facing a complex dilemma.
U.S. President Trump is intensifying his focus on Greenland, refusing to rule out military action and reportedly escalating espionage effort.
Danish officials are expressing deep concern, emphasizing that "friends don’t spy on each other." buff.ly/KT7Xkhu
U.S. President Trump is intensifying his focus on Greenland, refusing to rule out military action and reportedly escalating espionage effort.
Danish officials are expressing deep concern, emphasizing that "friends don’t spy on each other." buff.ly/KT7Xkhu
Melting ice and permafrost in the Arctic region combined with biodiversity loss may be making communities in the Far North more vulnerable to zoonotic diseases which can jump from animals to humans, according to a new study.
For a breakdown of the key findings, click here:
For a breakdown of the key findings, click here:
From ice to outbreak: How climate change could unleash diseases in the Arctic - ArcticToday
Melting ice and permafrost in the Arctic region combined with biodiversity loss may be making communities in the Far North more vulnerable to “zoonotic” diseases, or those that can jump from animals…
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May 5, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Melting ice and permafrost in the Arctic region combined with biodiversity loss may be making communities in the Far North more vulnerable to zoonotic diseases which can jump from animals to humans, according to a new study.
For a breakdown of the key findings, click here:
For a breakdown of the key findings, click here:
The United Kingdom is reaffirming its commitment to Arctic security as it works to set forth a long-term strategic defense plan in the region. The pledge comes as questions grow about whether European allies can shoulder Arctic defense responsibilities without the United States. buff.ly/43baSGo
UK outlines Arctic defence priorities - ArcticToday
The United Kingdom has reaffirmed its commitment to Arctic security during its ongoing Strategic Defence Review, reports the UK Defence Journal. This commitment is being announced as questions grow…
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May 5, 2025 at 8:55 AM
The United Kingdom is reaffirming its commitment to Arctic security as it works to set forth a long-term strategic defense plan in the region. The pledge comes as questions grow about whether European allies can shoulder Arctic defense responsibilities without the United States. buff.ly/43baSGo
We believe trusted journalism starts with trusted people. In a world of rapid change, your voice and support have never been more important.
At this critical time for the Arctic, our publisher is sharing an important message:
At this critical time for the Arctic, our publisher is sharing an important message:
A Letter From the Publisher - ArcticToday
In today’s world of escalating division and biased information, one question is paramount: Who can the public trust? We at Arctic Today are pledged to deliver news and analysis that is fair and…
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April 28, 2025 at 10:09 AM
We believe trusted journalism starts with trusted people. In a world of rapid change, your voice and support have never been more important.
At this critical time for the Arctic, our publisher is sharing an important message:
At this critical time for the Arctic, our publisher is sharing an important message:
Influence where it counts.
We’re proud to share that our Arctic Today contributors were cited 13 times in a recent Congressional report.
If you're working in Arctic policy, research, or advocacy and want to reach the decision-makers who are, the conversation begins here
We’re proud to share that our Arctic Today contributors were cited 13 times in a recent Congressional report.
If you're working in Arctic policy, research, or advocacy and want to reach the decision-makers who are, the conversation begins here
April 25, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Influence where it counts.
We’re proud to share that our Arctic Today contributors were cited 13 times in a recent Congressional report.
If you're working in Arctic policy, research, or advocacy and want to reach the decision-makers who are, the conversation begins here
We’re proud to share that our Arctic Today contributors were cited 13 times in a recent Congressional report.
If you're working in Arctic policy, research, or advocacy and want to reach the decision-makers who are, the conversation begins here
Trump has slapped tariffs on an uninhabited island with almost no exports.
What's behind the bizarre move? Read more about the remote regions affected by Trump's tariff policies here:
What's behind the bizarre move? Read more about the remote regions affected by Trump's tariff policies here:
Trump slaps tariffs on Arctic islands with almost no exports - ArcticToday
The uninhabited volcanic island of Jan Mayen and the Svalbard archipelago are among the bizarre places Trump has imposed tariffs on. Coal was traditionally the largest export product the Norwegian…
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April 8, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Trump has slapped tariffs on an uninhabited island with almost no exports.
What's behind the bizarre move? Read more about the remote regions affected by Trump's tariff policies here:
What's behind the bizarre move? Read more about the remote regions affected by Trump's tariff policies here:
Mount Spurr is rumbling—what does that mean for Anchorage?
As Alaska’s most active volcano keeps residents on alert, experts weigh in on the risks, the timelines, and what an eruption could mean for the region.
As Alaska’s most active volcano keeps residents on alert, experts weigh in on the risks, the timelines, and what an eruption could mean for the region.
Will it? Won't it? And when? Anchorage contends with a restive volcano in its backyard - ArcticToday
The uncertainty around the eruption’s timing has provoked a wide range of emotions from the Alaskans living in Mt. Spurr’s shadow, who have turned to social media and therapists to help them get…
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March 31, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Mount Spurr is rumbling—what does that mean for Anchorage?
As Alaska’s most active volcano keeps residents on alert, experts weigh in on the risks, the timelines, and what an eruption could mean for the region.
As Alaska’s most active volcano keeps residents on alert, experts weigh in on the risks, the timelines, and what an eruption could mean for the region.
The U.S. wants a stronger relationship with Greenland—but has it earned it?
One expert argues Washington has failed to build real trust, focusing on strategy over people. If the U.S. truly wants Arctic influence, it must win hearts, not just make deals.
One expert argues Washington has failed to build real trust, focusing on strategy over people. If the U.S. truly wants Arctic influence, it must win hearts, not just make deals.
Expert: The U.S. has failed miserably at winning Greenlandic hearts - ArcticToday
The U.S. strategy of winning over the Greenlandic population as a first step toward taking over the country has failed miserably, according to Mikkel Runge Olesen, senior researcher at the Danish…
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March 31, 2025 at 7:48 PM
The U.S. wants a stronger relationship with Greenland—but has it earned it?
One expert argues Washington has failed to build real trust, focusing on strategy over people. If the U.S. truly wants Arctic influence, it must win hearts, not just make deals.
One expert argues Washington has failed to build real trust, focusing on strategy over people. If the U.S. truly wants Arctic influence, it must win hearts, not just make deals.
JD Vance had a chance to make a compelling case for U.S.-Greenland relations. Instead, he pushed outdated ideas of ownership and control.
Dwayne Ryan Menezes argues that real security in the Arctic won’t come from rhetoric or division, but from trust, investment, and cooperation.
Dwayne Ryan Menezes argues that real security in the Arctic won’t come from rhetoric or division, but from trust, investment, and cooperation.
Vance fails to make compelling case for acquiring Greenland: Commentary - ArcticToday
Statement of Dr Dwayne Ryan Menezes, Founder and Managing Director of Polar Research and Policy Initiative (PRPI), on JD Vance’s Speech at Pituffik Space Base in Greenland and Danish Foreign Minister ...
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March 31, 2025 at 6:44 PM
JD Vance had a chance to make a compelling case for U.S.-Greenland relations. Instead, he pushed outdated ideas of ownership and control.
Dwayne Ryan Menezes argues that real security in the Arctic won’t come from rhetoric or division, but from trust, investment, and cooperation.
Dwayne Ryan Menezes argues that real security in the Arctic won’t come from rhetoric or division, but from trust, investment, and cooperation.
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In my first piece for @arctictoday.bsky.social , I profile Jens Frederik Nielsen, Greenland's new prime minister, who has been handed the challenge of countering the immediate geopolitical risk from the Trump admin
#Greenland #JensFrederikNielsen #Trump
#Greenland #JensFrederikNielsen #Trump
Jens-Frederik Nielsen: The man tasked with countering Trump’s Greenland ambition - ArcticToday
On the same day that U.S. Vice President JD Vance and Energy Secretary Chris Wright arrived in Greenland for a widely criticized and provocative visit, Jens-Frederik Nielsen was confirmed as Prime Min...
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March 31, 2025 at 3:55 PM
In my first piece for @arctictoday.bsky.social , I profile Jens Frederik Nielsen, Greenland's new prime minister, who has been handed the challenge of countering the immediate geopolitical risk from the Trump admin
#Greenland #JensFrederikNielsen #Trump
#Greenland #JensFrederikNielsen #Trump
JD Vance will now join his wife, Usha Vance, on her controversial visit to Greenland. The trip has already drawn strong criticism from Greenlandic and Danish officials, who see it as an unnecessary provocation
US VP JD Vance will travel to Greenland this week - ArcticToday
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. Vice President JD Vance said on Tuesday he will visit Greenland this week accompanying a high profile U.S. delegation to the territory that U.S. President Donald Trump says ...
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March 26, 2025 at 2:21 PM
JD Vance will now join his wife, Usha Vance, on her controversial visit to Greenland. The trip has already drawn strong criticism from Greenlandic and Danish officials, who see it as an unnecessary provocation
Can Finland’s tech sector keep pace with its growing defense role?
As the country cements its place in NATO, our latest commentary dives into the risks of falling behind and how Finland has already failed to meet these challenges in the past
As the country cements its place in NATO, our latest commentary dives into the risks of falling behind and how Finland has already failed to meet these challenges in the past
Finland's role in Nordic defense hinges on ability of tech to step up: Commentary - ArcticToday
Grey zone. Finland has been there before. Not many decades ago the French confused Finland’s old SF vehicle identification code for Soviet Finland (it actually was Suomi, Finland). Now, the country ag...
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March 18, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Can Finland’s tech sector keep pace with its growing defense role?
As the country cements its place in NATO, our latest commentary dives into the risks of falling behind and how Finland has already failed to meet these challenges in the past
As the country cements its place in NATO, our latest commentary dives into the risks of falling behind and how Finland has already failed to meet these challenges in the past
The UK is ramping up its Arctic military capabilities, from new high-performance snowmobiles for Royal Marines to a permanent base at Camp Viking in Norway.
With NATO ties and undersea security efforts, the UK is reaffirming its role in the High North.
With NATO ties and undersea security efforts, the UK is reaffirming its role in the High North.
UK ramping up its Arctic military capabilities - ArcticToday
The United Kingdom is reinforcing its Arctic military capabilities, with the Royal Navy announcing on Wednesday that the Royal Marines have received a fleet of new high-performance snowmobiles, streng...
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March 18, 2025 at 9:34 AM
The UK is ramping up its Arctic military capabilities, from new high-performance snowmobiles for Royal Marines to a permanent base at Camp Viking in Norway.
With NATO ties and undersea security efforts, the UK is reaffirming its role in the High North.
With NATO ties and undersea security efforts, the UK is reaffirming its role in the High North.
Icelandic companies are redefining sustainability, from renewable-powered data centers to carbon capture and healthcare advances.
These innovations are shaping a greener Arctic and inspiring global solutions. Learn more in our latest collaboration with Arion Bank.
These innovations are shaping a greener Arctic and inspiring global solutions. Learn more in our latest collaboration with Arion Bank.
The Silicon Valley of sustainability: Iceland as a model for Arctic development - ArcticToday
Collaboration with Arion Bank The Arctic region, with its pristine wilderness and unique climate, is emerging as a model for sustainable innovation. As global attention shifts to the urgent need for c...
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March 18, 2025 at 8:47 AM
Icelandic companies are redefining sustainability, from renewable-powered data centers to carbon capture and healthcare advances.
These innovations are shaping a greener Arctic and inspiring global solutions. Learn more in our latest collaboration with Arion Bank.
These innovations are shaping a greener Arctic and inspiring global solutions. Learn more in our latest collaboration with Arion Bank.
What happens when a community asks for help—and waits nearly 20 years for an answer?
A rural Alaska school has been waiting that long for state funding to fix its sinking foundation. Now, the building is on the verge of collapse—forcing students and teachers into emergency relocation.
A rural Alaska school has been waiting that long for state funding to fix its sinking foundation. Now, the building is on the verge of collapse—forcing students and teachers into emergency relocation.
A rural Alaska school asked the state to fund a repair. Nearly two decades later, the building is about to collapse. - ArcticToday
This story was originally published by ProPublica. Reporting Highlights Unwilling to Invest: Over the past 25 years, Alaska lawmakers have ignored hundreds of requests from rural school districts to f...
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March 11, 2025 at 2:50 PM
What happens when a community asks for help—and waits nearly 20 years for an answer?
A rural Alaska school has been waiting that long for state funding to fix its sinking foundation. Now, the building is on the verge of collapse—forcing students and teachers into emergency relocation.
A rural Alaska school has been waiting that long for state funding to fix its sinking foundation. Now, the building is on the verge of collapse—forcing students and teachers into emergency relocation.