Researcher on Trump's Framework Deal: Expects Two Simultaneous Negotiation Processes US President Donald Trump and NATO's Secretary General have discussed the framework of a future deal on Greenland and the Arctic region. Defense researcher Marc Jacobsen believes that this will entail two related deals; the first within the NATO framework – and the second between the US and the Kingdom of Denmark.
Trump: Seeks Immediate Negotiations to Discuss the Acqusition of Greenland US President Donald Trump continues to iterate the need for the US to have Greenland, but says he "won't use force".
Norwegian PM on Trump’s Tariff over Greenland: We Must Make Things Clear "During the past year, the seven Arctic NATO countries have worked on an Arctic strategy that the other countries have nodded to," says Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre. That military personell went to Greenland to map out possible cooperation, was also nodded to, including by the US, he adds.
We’re at the Point Where European Leaders Want to Use Military Muscles to Deter the US Comment: Greenland's member of the Danish Parliament, Aaja Chemnitz, calls for a European and Nordic military exercise in Greenland as a response to Donald Trump's threats. Diplomatic language is no longer deterring. Our closest ally must be deterred with military power.
Trump Appoints Top US Arctic Research Position to Key Person Behind Greenland Visits US President Trump has appointed Tom Dans to lead the federal agency that advises the White House and Congress on America’s research activities in the Arctic. Dans has recently been involved in promoting closer US-Greenlandic ties.
Danish Intelligence Warns U.S. “Hemispheric Approach” Raises Arctic Security Uncertainty A sharper U.S. focus on its “immediate region” and the hemispheric approach of Washington’s new National Security Strategy has created doubts in Copenhagen about America’s long-term role in the Arctic. Denmark’sOutlook 2025concludes that this strategic shift could leave the region more exposed amid rising Russian and Chinese military activity.
NATO Updates Command Structure, Integrating the Nordics under JFC Norfolk All of the Nordic countries are now officially placed under the responsibility of NATO's High North-focused command, JFC Norfolk.
No New Structure for Northern Nordic Cooperation in Sight? Rovaniemi, Finland (High North News): At the end of the year, Finland will withdraw from the Barents Euro-Arctic Council, and the search for a new cooperation framework has so far not yielded any tangible results. “I really hope that we find a common path forward,” says Hanna Honkamäkilä in the Council of Oulu Region.
Locked Up in Washington, Murkowski Gave an Almost Absurd Insight Into American Madness Reykjavik (Comment): A deeply affected US Senator, Lisa Murkowski, spoke via videolink to 2,000 participants at the international Arctic Circle conference here in Reykjavik yesterday. She was supposed to be on stage, but instead showcased an involuntary digital demonstration of the madness of US politics.
Trump Administration’s Securitization of Arctic Affairs and Its Implications for U.S. Federally Funded Research The Trump Administration is in the process of securitizing Arctic affairs. "That will almost certainly have a significant impact on the future of U.S. federally funded research related to the Arctic", says Michael Walsh, researcher atthe University of the Witwatersrand.
Northvolt Acquisition: Announcing New Leadership for Battery Company US-based battery company Lyten recently entered into an agreement to acquire remaining Northvolt assets in Europe, including its factory in Skellefteå, Northern Sweden. Lyten has also announced key roles in the new leadership following the acquisition.
US Military Logistics Leadership Visited the Northern Nordic Region Norway, Sweden, and Finland recently welcomed the US Armed Forces logistics leadership for meetings focused on the High North. "We discussed which areas are central in logistics planning for conducting operations in the North," says the deputy commander of the Norwegian Defense Logistical Organisation.
Putin Meeting Trump in the Arctic Has a Purely Practical, Not Political, Reasoning At the time of writing, the meeting between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin in Alaska is only hours away. The meeting takes place in the American Arctic for purely practical, not political reasons. The symbolism, however, is heavy.
Greenlandic Top Diplomat in the US: "Everybody Knows about Greenland Now" Anchorage (High North News): "It's not a secret that this has been a special period – a challenging period – and something that we have not experienced before. One of my roles is to give all necessary information to relevant stakeholders in the US," says the Head of Greenland's Representation to the US to HNN.
Arctic Encounter Summit: “Work With Us, Not Over Us,” Says Greenlandic Politician Anchorage, Alaska (High North News): Greenland has made it clear that it is open for business, not for sale. “We will need to diversify and find investments, but the people of Greenland should have a stake in this,” says Greenlandic Member of Parliament Kuno Fencker.
Call From Longyearbyen for Increased Norwegian Military Presence in Svalbard Harstad (High North News): Norway must be able to defend Svalbard, believes Terje Aunevik, Chair of the Longyearbyen Community Council. At the same time, he and the County Chair for Finnmark Socialist Left are calling for proper strengthening of critical infrastructure in the North.
Call From Longyearbyen for Increased Norwegian Military Presence in Svalbard Harstad (High North News): Norway must be able to defend Svalbard, believes Terje Aunevik, Chair of the Longyearbyen Community Council. At the same time, he and the County Chair for Finnmark Socialist Left are calling for proper strengthening of critical infrastructure in the North.
Report: Most Chinese Investments in the Arctic Have Not Fully Materialized Outside of Russia, most recent Chinese investments in the other Arctic states have stalled or failed, according to a new report. "If we are to have a proper conversation about Chinese investments in the Arctic, it is important to create a joint, evidence-based understanding of the scale and scope," says researcher Anders Edstrøm.
Trump’s Geopolitical Alignment With the Kremlin - Prioritizing Power Over Democratic Principles and Arctic Security
US Soldiers Deploy for Military Exercises in Europe, Including the High North US troops are headed to Europe for the large-scale US Army Exercise, Defender 25, with follow-on exercises with Allies and partners, including airborne operations in the High North and the Baltics.
US Soldiers Deploy for Military Exercises in Europe, Including the High North US troops are headed to Europe for the large-scale US Army Exercise, Defender 25, with follow-on exercises with Allies and partners, including airborne operations in the High North and the Baltics.
Trumps New Tariffs: Could Be Challenging for Parts of the Norwegian Seafood Industry "Despite good export numbers, we are now facing an uncertain time for the world trade with increased tariffs," says the Norwegian Minister of Fisheries and Ocean Policy, Marianne Sivertsen Næss, about the situation in the seafood industry.
Greenland's Incoming PM Stresses Building Stronger Partnership with Denmark "We have a strong partnership with Denmark, and that is what we are going to build on until the day we can be sovereign,” says Greenland's incoming prime minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen.
Greenland’s Previously Strong Focus Toward the US Is up for Change Moving Forward Bodø (High North News): With strained relations with the US, the Greenlandic government may be revisiting relationships with alternative international partners—likely looking back east to Europe and other partners to a greater extent, says Associate Professor Rasmus Leander Nielsen at the University of Greenland.
JD Vance to Accompany Wife on Greenland Trip Statement by Dr Dwayne Ryan Menezes, Founder and Managing Director of Polar Research and Policy Initiative (PRPI), on the announcement by JD Vance that he will be joining Usha Vance in Greenland later this week.
Alaska House of Representatives Opposes Restrictive US-Canada Trade Measures The Alaska House of Representatives has passed a resolution opposing restrictions on cross-border trade between the US and Canada.
Canada’s Arctic Ascendancy: Leading the West in a Shifting North Op-ed:Donald Trump’s return to the White House in 2025 has reignited his fixation on Greenland, framing it as a national security prize, while chiding Canada for its military spending. Yet his actions reveal a narrower lens—one rooted in territorial ambition rather than a comprehensive Arctic strategy, writes researcher Abbas Qaidari in this op-ed.
Amid War and Tariffs, the Biggest Crises Are Forgotten Comment: Lately, everything revolves around war with weapons and tariffs. Yet, there are greater threats than that lurking under the surface. There just isn't any place for them in the news.
Greenland Party Wants a National Mining Company With certain limitations, the Greenlandic party Inuit Ataqatigiit says yes to mining in its political program. The Arctic island's election is this week, on March 11th.
Rubio Should Ask Why US Diplomatic Mission in Curaçao, but not Greenland, Has Its Own Integrated Country Strategy
Japan and U.S. Looking to Form “Joint Venture” For Alaska LNG Project Japan has signaled support for the $44bn Alaska LNG project. President Trump announced the forming of a “joint venture” during a joint press conference with Japan’s Prime Minister Ishiba. The Alaska LNG project has been garnering steam in recent months with the signing of a development agreement.
Trump Imposes 25 Percent Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum US President Donald Trump is imposing 25 percent tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports. The European Commission said it would react to protect European businesses from unjustified measures.
The Art of Trump’s Greenland Deal: A New Chapter of an Ancient Saga Op-ed: Trump’s attitude towards Greenland offers disturbing echoes of the past. Like the Viking Age Norse before the Early Modern Danes, America has long had its eye on its northeastern neighbor, writes Christopher Fee, Professor of History.
Canadian Snow Crab Industry may be Hit Hard by Trump's Proposed Tariffs Trump's plans to impose tariffs on foreign goods could have a significant impact on seafood exports to the US market. While the Canadian snow crab industry would be hit hard by a punishing tariff of 25 percent, it could strengthen the competitiveness of the Norwegian industry.
Canadian Snow Crab Industry may be Hit Hard by Trump's Proposed Tariffs Trump's plans to impose tariffs on foreign goods could have a significant impact on seafood exports to the US market. While the Canadian snow crab industry would be hit hard by a punishing tariff of 25 percent, it could strengthen the competitiveness of the Norwegian industry.
Norway and the US Strengthens Space Cooperation in the High North A new US-Norway agreement facilitates American commercial space launches from Andøya Spaceport in Northern Norway. "A major step toward making Andøya one of the world’s most attractive locations for satellite launches," says the Norwegian Minister of Trade and Industry.
No bids in Arctic National Wildlife Refuge oil lease sale The oil and gas lease sale for Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge draws no bids from oil companies. “There are some places too special to put at risk," says Acting Interior Deputy. Meanwhile, the U.S. state of Alaska has filed a complaint over restrictions in the sale set by the federal government.
Trump Presidency Could be Good News for Russia’s Arctic LNG Projects, Though Exact Policy Shift Hard to Predict The upcoming Trump presidency could provide some relief for Russia’s Arctic LNG project, experts told HNN. Existing sanctions may be eased and new ones could become less likely. The U.S.’ own LNG ambitions, however, could result in price pressure presenting a challenge to Arctic LNG 2 and Novatek.
NORAD Commander: Unsafe and Unprofessional Conduct by Russian Fighter off Alaska The North American Aerospace Defense Command has published a video in which a Russian Su-35 fighter conducts a close maneuver toward a US F-16 fighter on an interception mission off the coast of Alaska. “The conduct was unprofessional and endangered all,” says NORAD Commander.
Nordic and US Army Generals Discuss Plans for Nordic Defense Norwegian Army Military Academy, Oslo (High North News): Recently, the four Nordic Army Chiefs and the Commander of the US Army V Corps gathered to discuss the defense of the Cap of the North. "Norwegian, Finnish, Swedish, Danish, and US forces must be able to work together as seamlessly as possible," says Norway's Army Chief.
The End of an Era for Director Frode Mellemvik at the High North Center This month, Frode Mellemvik (70) steps down as Director of the High North Center after 17 years. The search has now begun for someone to take the wheel. His time at the center has offered many opportunities but also demanding developments, says Mellemvik.
Critical Metals Corp. to Aquire Controlling Stake in Large Rare Earth Project in Greenland Mining company Critical Metals Corporation signs agreement to aquire controlling interest in the Tanbreez Rare Earth Mine, one of the world's largest known rare earth deposits.
Just Hours Before Trump's Conviction, We Put Our Fate In His Hands Commentary: Only hours before the US' likely next president was convicted in a historic trial in New York, the Norwegian parliament had opened eight new military bases for American forces and law enforcement. The timing is accidental, but the consequences could be dramatic.
