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Satellites record second lowest Arctic sea ice extent since 1979
The polar oceans are among the most rapidly changing
oceans in the world. The yearly cycle of the build-up and melting of Arctic sea
ice is...
Dying Wildlife on a Warming Planet
Authors: Meena Miriam Yust and Arshad M. Khan
The emaciated polar bear, a sorry remnant of
magnificence, raiding garbage cans in an iconic, even infamous photo,...
Reassessing Maritime Dynamics of the Arctic Ocean
The Arctic Ocean is defined by the
International Hydrographic Organization (IHO), to consist of the circular
portion of waters around the geographical North Pole. It does...
Grab your Coats: Can America succeed in the Arctic?
Authors:
Mathieu Barron and Dr. Jahara Matisek*
It should not be a surprise that the Arctic is melting: climatic warming was identified by the scientific community...
China: Russia’s Source of Hope & Fears
The current crisis between Russia and the West is the product of many fundamental geopolitical differences in both the former Soviet space and elsewhere....
Ice Silk Road: From Dream to reality
Authors: Mahdi Torabi*, Vahid Pourtajrishi
The history of Silk Road backs to thousands years ago. The aim of creation of this route was linking China...
Anatomy of China’s Arctic Policy
In the wake of publication of a white paper titled “China’s Arctic Policy”, a wide range of questions are raised on Beijing’s intention, goal,...
Interview with Björn Lyrvall, Senior Arctic Official for Sweden
The Arctic Council recently welcomed Ambassador Björn Lyrvall as the new Senior Arctic Official for Sweden. In this interview, get to know Ambassador Lyrvall's...
The status of Chinese–Russian energy cooperation in the Arctic
Authors: Ekaterina Klimenko & Camilla T.N. Sørensen T he Arctic is estimated to contain 30 per cent of the world’s undiscovered oil and...
Climate Change Proof to Convince Even an Irrational Skeptic
T he People's Climate March on Saturday, April 29, 2017, flooded Washington, DC, with over 100,000 protesters. Organizers claimed 150,000, with marches in...