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Comment: The Art of the Capitulation

September 27, 2026 Over the Circle

In this OtC Comment: In the wake of the new security deal between Greenland, Denmark, and the United States, who were the real winners and what ultimately was the point?

Tagged denmark, greenland, politics, trump, united-states

Rocks Remember: Why the Arctic Is Now an Arena for Rare Earth Strategies

July 19, 2026 Over the Circle

As energy prices spike and many countries are seeking green alternatives, the issue of strategic materials in the Arctic is moving quickly from abstract question to hard strategy. Which Arctic actors are doing what?

Tagged canada, greenland, rare-earths, saskatchewan, strategic-materials, sweden

The Strait and Narrow: Chokepoints, Trade and the Arctic

May 10, 2026May 10, 2026 Over the Circle

With chokepoints, energy, and supply lines now being the talk of many policymakers in light of the ongoing conflict in Iran, how are debates about the Arctic as an economic corridor being revived, and by whom?

Tagged china, chokepoints, hormuz, iran, japan, northern-sea-route, russia, singapore, south-korea

Arctic News Roundup: 20-26 April

April 29, 2026April 29, 2026 Over the Circle

The Roundup this week looks at the effects in the European Arctic of ongoing international conflicts, as well as calls from a recent conference in Alaska for greater Indigenous inclusion in regional development.

Tagged alaska, energy, finland, norway, tourism

Arctic News Roundup: 13-19 April

April 23, 2026April 23, 2026 Over the Circle

Debates over language and Indigenous voices, research on the formation of subglacial lakes, and good news about regional wildlife, are all featured in this week's Roundup.

Tagged canada, greenland, iceland, language, politics, reconciliation, wildlife

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  • Comment: The Art of the Capitulation September 27, 2026
  • Rocks Remember: Why the Arctic Is Now an Arena for Rare Earth Strategies July 19, 2026
  • The Strait and Narrow: Chokepoints, Trade and the Arctic May 10, 2026
  • Arctic News Roundup: 20-26 April April 29, 2026
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