Nordic Countries to Benefit From American Brain Drain The Nordic countries respond to Trump's political agenda with funds to recruit foreign researchers. The country is now facing a massive 'brain drain' after the administration's cuts in funding and restrictions on research, creating opportunities for Europe and China to recruit American researchers.
Nordic Countries to Further Strengthen Defence and Security Cooperation The Nordic Prime Ministers want an even closer cooperation regarding defence and security. Relevant areas for stronger cooperation are air defence, logistics and supply, as well as joint training and exercises.
"Taking Part in NATO’s Defense Planning in the High North Will Strenghten Security" A Finnish NATO-membership means taking part in NATO’s common defense planning on the northern flank. That would strenghten security in the High North, Finland's Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto says to High North News.
USA Steps Up Diplomatic Efforts in the Arctic The U.S. Department of State is developing its own diplomatic plan in the Arctic and the Navy is working on an Arctic strategy, U.S. Coordinator for the Arctic Region James DeHart says in an interview with High North News.
Newly Appointed U.S. Coordinator for the Arctic Region Tours the Nordics U.S. Coordinator for the Arctic Region James DeHart travels to Sweden, Finland, Norway, Denmark, and Greenland in the upcoming weeks to engage with Arctic partners.
