An Arctic Council Security Agreement (Part I)

To avoid jeopardizing current stability, brokering an Arctic Council Security Agreement seems one way to avoid regional

Lessons From the Russian Fuel Tanker Resupply of Nome, Alaska

The Russian fuel tanker Renda is about to deliver fuel to Nome. It would mark an historic accomplishment of winter

The United States as an Arctic Actor

Given the relatively low level of activity in the American Arctic, the United States is often considered a reluctant

It’s not just the Market – Drivers of Arctic Interest

The drivers of Arctic development are manifold and other factors - in addition to oil and gas - can also trigger

Proposed Cuts to Funding Threaten Arctic Research in U.S. and Canada

Both Canada and the United States are looking for ways to trim their budgets which could negatively affect national

Alaska Federation of Natives Convention Begins in Anchorage

The Alaska Federation of Natives Convention provides fodder for discussion on the merits and the pitfalls of the unity

NASA Discovers Significant Ozone Hole Over The Arctic

For the first time, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration discovered a significant ozone hole over the

Late to the Party or Premature Investments: The Debate on U.S. Arctic Capabilities

The United States Coast Guard campaigns for the American government to realize how severe the Arctic capabilities gap

U.S. Waking Up to Arctic Resources?

The growing U.S. involvement in the Arctic does not seem to stem from its interest in the untapped oil and gas Arctic