Readers was intrigued by the story of a planned 4-mile-wide Arctic Shipping Corridor Near Alaska, proposted by the U.S. Coast Guard. The most popular article of October, dives into a plan to organize shipping activity along a designated corridor to protect the marine environment and local communities.

Read: U.S. Coast Guard Moves Forward with Proposed 4-mile-wide Arctic Shipping Corridor Near Alaska

The U.S. Coast Guard-Finland icebreaker deal made headlines last month. A total of 11 medium Arctic Security Cutter vessels are under way to the US icebreaker fleet, courtesy of Finland.

Read: U.S. Coast Guard to Receive 11 New Icebreakers Under Landmark Finland Deal

In October, High North News visited the Finnish Jager Brigade in Lapland as part of a study tour organized by Barents Press. There, we were able to join an exercise with young recruits who are training to defend the High North against Russia.

A frank colonel shared his insight into the tense situation in the High North.

READ: Commander of Finnish Jaeger Brigade Keeps His Guard Up, but Doesn’t Think Russia Will Attack

Next on the list:

• China Launches 18-Day Arctic Express Containership Route To Europe With Stops in UK, Germany, Poland
• Russia’s Violations of Norwegian and Allied Airspace: “Sign of Desperation,” Says Professor