Statsraad Lehmkuhl’s Voyage Was Poorly Planned, Says Researcher The Norwegian tall ship Statsraad Lehmkuhl recently had to cancel a voyage through the Northwest Passage due to ice conditions. The voyage should have taken place in September, when sea ice extent is at its lowest, states a researcher. The expedition leader responds to the criticism.
USA Launches Head-On Verbal Attack on Russia and China There are only Arctic and non-Arctic states. There is no third category. And claiming something else gives China exactly zero rights, said US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo only hours before Tuesday’s Arctic Council meeting commenced.
A Sign of a Conflict to Come or Tempest in a Teacup? Heather Exner-Pirot would not characterize the disagreement over NWP as a conflict at all. "Wishful thinking" is Robert Huebert's reply.
A Sign of a Conflict to Come or Tempest in a Teacup? Heather Exner-Pirot would not characterize the disagreement over NWP as a conflict at all. "Wishful thinking" is Robert Huebert's reply.
Arctic Cruise Ship Runs Aground in Canada’s Northwest Passage The Russian-flagged passenger ship Akademik Ioffe ran aground along Canada’s Arctic Northwest Passage with 162 people aboard early on Friday, August 24th.