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Author: Over the Circle
The Unwelcome Return of US Zero-Sum Policy in Greenland
After reviving the ill-conceived concept of the US 'acquiring' Greenland earlier this year, the Trump administration this month that a special envoy to Nuuk would be appointed, over the objections of Greenland and Denmark. This backward strategy reflects a greater interest in Washington in creating a regional 'buffer zone' in the Western Hemisphere, threatening to further damage Arctic diplomacy.
Track II Blues: The Arctic Circle 2025 and After
This year's Arctic Circle Assembly conference in Reykjavík illustrated growing concerns about security and geopolitics in the high north. At the same time, the reduced presence of some major country delegations, and questions about the future of the ACA within Arctic policymaking, add to the questions about the role of 'Track II' diplomacy in the Arctic under the difficult political conditions seen today.
Interview: Britain and Norway Sign an Atlantic-Arctic Security Agreement
As NATO deepens its presence in the far north, an ambitious new military cooperation deal between Norway and the United Kingdom is still another example of the blurring of distinctions between Arctic and Atlantic maritime security.
Norway’s Arctic Policy and a Kaleidoscope Election
What started as a predictable election season in Norway has been anything but, with economic and security concerns suggesting a closer race than previously thought. This as the country reworks its Arctic policy and begins to rethink its roles within Europe.
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