The 2026 Arctic Circle Assembly saw a major boost in participation, but its size also illustrated how many 'Arctics' are now openly competing for space and attention.
Alone Together – The Many Solitudes of Arctic Circle 2026
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Rocks Remember: Why the Arctic Is Now an Arena for Rare Earth Strategies
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?
Arctic News Roundup: 13-19 April
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.
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.
Canada’s Arctic Choices
Canada's election season has been rocked both by unprecedented economic and political pressures from the new Trump administration, and renewed debates over the direction of Arctic Canadian security policy, including in the Arctic.
