More: Arctic
The Northern Sea Route Is a Hedge, Not a Highway
On 9 September, the container ship Dubai Tower berthed at Teesport in northeast England with a hold full of Chinese batteries and energy-storage equipment,...
EU Vows to Keep Arctic Oil, Gas and Coal in the Ground Despite Growing Energy Rivalry
The European Union is focused on keeping oil, coal, and gas resources in the ground, especially in the Arctic, according to a new Arctic...
Russia Ramps Up Arctic Oil Exports as Global Shipping Crisis Disrupts Trade Routes
In 2026, Russia's oil exports through the Northern Sea Route (NSR) have increased by nearly 50% compared to last year, with around 20 million...
After Trump’s Greenland Deal, Denmark Faces a New Arctic Test
As the world’s leaders gather for the 81st UN General Assembly, the ink is just starting to dry on the “amended and supplemented” agreement...
The Arctic Reopens as a Geopolitical Theatre
For much of modern history, the Arctic was protected by geography. Thick ice, brutal weather and distance kept it away from the busy arteries...
China’s New Arctic Gamble Has a Russian Catch
China's new Arctic route cuts the journey from Ningbo to Europe in half. What the headlines aren't saying is that every mile of it...
How China Is Reshaping Asia-Pacific Through Trade Infrastructure
In April 2024, an enormous container ship got stuck in the canal, side by side, blocking the flow of international trade for six days....
7 Operators Offering the Best Arctic Cruise to Svalbard in 2026
Choosing an Arctic cruise to Svalbard means comparing operators whose actual ice access, passenger capacity, and wildlife programming vary more than their brochures suggest....
From Gibraltar to the Arctic: Why the Arctic Cannot Wait for the Governance of Tomorrow
For much of the past three years, Europe's strategic attention has been fixed further south. The Red Sea crisis, instability around the Strait of...
Can NATO Defend the Arctic as Russia Expands Military Power?
NATO is stepping up efforts to strengthen its Arctic defenses as Russia continues expanding its military presence across the High North. The alliance launched...