The Arctic Council: On the Brink of Collapse or Still a Hope for Cooperation? Comment: The US threatens to take over Greenland and Canada with military power if necessary. The Nordic countries, Norway, Sweden, and Finland, fear a military attack from Russia. On Monday, they "meet" in Tromsø.
Gwich'in Council Reproaches USA for Undermining Cooperation on Arctic Challenges The Gwich'in Council International, representing 9,000 Gwich'in in the Northwest Territories, Yukon, and Alaska, reproaches the US for undermining Arctic cooperation. "The Arctic is facing immense challenges which require international cooperation and collaboration, not confrontation," says Edward Alexander, Co-Chair and Head of Delegation.
Greenlandic Top Politician On Trump: "You Cannot Own or Control, but Have a Partnership" Tromsø (High North News): "We need stability now," says Aaja Chemnitz, Greenlandic Member of the Danish Parliament. Together with Alaska Senator Lisa Murkowski, she states that the US must consider Greenland an ally, not an asset.
Norwegian MFA: "Need for New Thinking Regarding Nordic Cooperation in the North" Going forward, the Barents Euro-Arctic Council, which no longer includes Russia, can serve as a forum for strengthened regional efforts for societal and business development on the Cap of the North, says Norway's MFA Espen Barth Eide.
Massive Russian Mobilization in the Arctic, High North News' overview shows Moscow is leaving the door open for "effective work in the Arctic Council" – while also continuously opening new doors for cooperation in the Arctic with non-western states. Interaction in fields such as research, environmental protection, logistics, energy, and tourism are on the agenda.
Russia's Top Arctic Diplomat: We Still Consider the Arctic Council an Important Forum Russia still considers the Arctic Council a significant cooperation format, says Nikolay Korchunov, the country's Arctic ambassador. This bodes well for the transition of chairship of the council to Norway, believes FNI Researcher Svein Vigeland Rottem.
Here Are Norway's Priorities For the Upcoming Arctic Council Chairship Norway is set to take over the Arctic Council chairship from Russia in May. "The most important outcome of our time as chair, will be that we make sure the Arctic Council survives," says Morten Høglund, Norway's Senior Arctic Official.
"Security Interests Trump Several Important Considerations, Such As Cooperation On Environmental Challenges" Kirkenes:Russia has changed its Arctic policy and is now putting less emphasis on cooperation with other states in the region. "The disconnect is happening from both sides and is perhaps necessary at the moment. However, the risk of undermining own interests and future cooperation is great if disconnect becomes the vision for relations in the Barents area long-term," says Nupi researcher.
Intensive High North Diplomacy at Work to Ensure the Future of the Arctic Council The date is now set for the start of Norway's chairmanship of the Arctic Council following Russia. "Preserving the Arctic Council as the most important international forum for handling Arctic issues is one of the main tasks of Norwegian foreign policy," stresses the State Secretary of the MFA.
Arctic Chiefs of Defence Meet to Discuss New Security Situation in the Region The Arctic region is at an inflection point, says Canadian Chief of the Defence Staff. He points to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, military build-up in the Arctic, as well as increased economic interests towards the region.
Arctic Council Without Russia: A Spearhead for Democracy and Freedom of Expression? Commentary: The Arctic 7. We might s well learn the name right now. The cooperation between eight Arctic states has been reduced to seven. The Arctic Council is history after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. What remains is the question of what the new forum can and should do.
International cooperation in Arctic Science: Norway to co-host the next Arctic Science Ministerial (ASM)?
Military Leaders Discuss Military Cooperation and Security in the High North "We remain resolute in our commitment to regional security in this all-important region,” said U.S. Army Major General Charles Miller of the U.S. European Command.
Plenty of Ground for Cooperation in the Arctic, Putin Says Both Biden and Putin emphasized the need for cooperation in the Arctic when they met for talks in Geneva this week.
US Wants to Work Together with Russia on Arctic Issues, National Security Advisor Says President Joe Biden's National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan says the Arctic is an area which it would be in US' interest to work together with Russia.
An Arctic Success Story – Soon with Russia at the Helm Commentary: If, as a citizen in the Arctic, you were to feel lost and alone these days, there may be comfort in thinking about how you are an important part of one of the world’s most exciting international cooperation stories. When Russia assumes the chairmanship of the Arctic Council in May, it does so with a promise to bring cooperation closer to the people.
In Visit to Arctic Region, PA Leadership Explores Local and Global Impact of Climate Change In a series of seminars and field visits in Tromsø and Svalbard, Memberswere sensitized to the severe disruptions to the Arctic environment caused by a rise of temperatures in the region.
Parliamentary Delegation Visits Norway to address Climate Change A delegation of parliamentarians from the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe visits Nothern Norway this week.
With Seven to One Votes, We Hope the Earth Gets Well Soon, Greetings From the Arctic Council The Arctic Council has with seven to one votes decided to wish the Earth a speedy recovery. Or, as the bureaucratic political phrase in Rovniemi goes:A majority of us noted with concern the IPCC Special Report on Global Warming.
