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From climate change and geopolitics to Indigenous issues, economic shifts, and sustainable travel, we’re committed to bringing you the most insightful coverage of the Arctic and the countries that touch it.

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Arctic Today @arctictoday.bsky.social · 6d

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A 76-year old engineer is on a mission: to connect the United States and Russia with a 100-kilometer long train tunnel beneath the Bering Strait.

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Arctic Today @arctictoday.bsky.social · Jun 23

"Heading North is a chance to escape from the frenzy of today’s world and to reconnect with your true wild.⁠ Riding through untouched wilderness on the back of a wild Mustang in Finnish Lapland is about as immersive as it gets."

Read the latest Travel North dispatch from Finland:

Ride through wilderness on the back of a wild Mustang in Lapland: Travel North - ArcticToday

Travelling to the Arctic isn’t just another pin on your travel board or a chance to flood your social media feed with cool pictures. Heading North is a chance to escape – if only briefly – from the fr...

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Arctic Today @arctictoday.bsky.social · Jun 23

The Pentagon is redrawing its military combatant command responsible for defending the U.S. homeland to include Greenland as the Trump administration signals it wants control of the Danish territory.

Pentagon shifts Greenland to US Northern Command in shakeup - ArcticToday

The Pentagon is redrawing its military combatant command responsible for defending the U.S. homeland to include Greenland as the Trump administration signals it wants control of the Danish territory. ...

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Arctic Today @arctictoday.bsky.social · Jun 23

🇳🇴 What does food innovation mean in the Arctic?

That question is at the center of a new study bringing together experts and stakeholders from Norway and Canada to explore new ways of producing, branding, and distributing food in Arctic regions.

🇳🇴 What does food innovation mean in the Arctic? - ArcticToday

That question is at the center of a new study led by Nord University’s High North Center, in partnership with the University of Saskatchewan. The initiative brings together experts and stakeholders fr...

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Arctic Today @arctictoday.bsky.social · Jun 16

A Texas shipyard deal with Arctic ripple effects?

A U.S. acquisition by shipbuilding giant Davies could make it politically easier to construct icebreakers in Europe.

In his latest commentary, Peter Rybski breaks down what’s at stake: www.arctictoday.com/why-davies-u...

Why Davie's US acquisition would help Helsinki shipyards: Analysis - ArcticToday

Davie’s plan to upgrade the shipbuilding facilities in Galveston and Port Arthur will make it politically easier for the Canadian company to construct icebreakers in Europe. This is a reproduction of ...

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Arctic Today @arctictoday.bsky.social · May 22

Is it time for the U.S. to let allies build our icebreakers?

With Arctic competition heating up and the U.S. shipbuilding industry stretched thin, Peter Rybski makes a bold case: if we can’t build fast enough at home, we should turn to trusted allies to help fill the gap.

The need for more ships in the U.S. Navy: Commentary - ArcticToday

Today, we’ll look at part of the “bigger picture.” It’s not pretty. This is a reproduction of an article that first appeared on Sixty Degrees North. If you would like to read more posts by Peter Rybsk...

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Arctic Today @arctictoday.bsky.social · May 19

We're tracking notable quotes from policymakers and influential voices shaping the conversation in the Arctic

Swipe through to see what's driving the conversation this week and read the full story on arctictoday.com

Arctic Today @arctictoday.bsky.social · May 19

"A strong NATO in the north is important for our security."

Norway is preparing the ground for the development of a Combined Air Operations Centres in the north Norwegian town of Bodø, allocating €37.6 million for the establishment of a temporary base. Read more: buff.ly/IFInaVQ

€38 million for temporary Allied Air Command center in Bodø - ArcticToday

The Norwegian government is starting to prepare the ground for the development of a Combined Air Operations Centres (CAOCs) in the north Norwegian town of Bodø. The government of Jonas Gahr Støre has…

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Arctic Today @arctictoday.bsky.social · May 12

Denmark is facing a complex dilemma.

U.S. President Trump is intensifying his focus on Greenland, refusing to rule out military action and reportedly escalating espionage effort.

Danish officials are expressing deep concern, emphasizing that "friends don’t spy on each other." buff.ly/KT7Xkhu

No good options as Denmark seeks to counter U.S. threats to Greenland - ArcticToday

As U.S. President Donald Trump ramps up his aggressive stance towards Greenland, Copenhagen has responded with a flurry of often disjointed political manoeuvres and the public in the Arctic…

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Arctic Today @arctictoday.bsky.social · May 5

Melting ice and permafrost in the Arctic region combined with biodiversity loss may be making communities in the Far North more vulnerable to zoonotic diseases which can jump from animals to humans, according to a new study.

For a breakdown of the key findings, click here:

From ice to outbreak: How climate change could unleash diseases in the Arctic - ArcticToday

Melting ice and permafrost in the Arctic region combined with biodiversity loss may be making communities in the Far North more vulnerable to “zoonotic” diseases, or those that can jump from animals…

Arctic Today @arctictoday.bsky.social · May 5

The United Kingdom is reaffirming its commitment to Arctic security as it works to set forth a long-term strategic defense plan in the region. The pledge comes as questions grow about whether European allies can shoulder Arctic defense responsibilities without the United States. buff.ly/43baSGo

UK outlines Arctic defence priorities - ArcticToday

The United Kingdom has reaffirmed its commitment to Arctic security during its ongoing Strategic Defence Review, reports the UK Defence Journal. This commitment is being announced as questions grow…

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Arctic Today @arctictoday.bsky.social · Apr 28

We believe trusted journalism starts with trusted people. In a world of rapid change, your voice and support have never been more important.

At this critical time for the Arctic, our publisher is sharing an important message:

A Letter From the Publisher - ArcticToday

In today’s world of escalating division and biased information, one question is paramount: Who can the public trust? We at Arctic Today are pledged to deliver news and analysis that is fair and…

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Arctic Today @arctictoday.bsky.social · Apr 25

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Arctic Today @arctictoday.bsky.social · Apr 25

Influence where it counts.

We’re proud to share that our Arctic Today contributors were cited 13 times in a recent Congressional report.

If you're working in Arctic policy, research, or advocacy and want to reach the decision-makers who are, the conversation begins here

Arctic Today @arctictoday.bsky.social · Apr 8

Trump has slapped tariffs on an uninhabited island with almost no exports.

What's behind the bizarre move? Read more about the remote regions affected by Trump's tariff policies here:

Trump slaps tariffs on Arctic islands with almost no exports - ArcticToday

The uninhabited volcanic island of Jan Mayen and the Svalbard archipelago are among the bizarre places Trump has imposed tariffs on. Coal was traditionally the largest export product the Norwegian…

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Arctic Today @arctictoday.bsky.social · Mar 31

Mount Spurr is rumbling—what does that mean for Anchorage?

As Alaska’s most active volcano keeps residents on alert, experts weigh in on the risks, the timelines, and what an eruption could mean for the region.

Will it? Won't it? And when? Anchorage contends with a restive volcano in its backyard - ArcticToday

The uncertainty around the eruption’s timing has provoked a wide range of emotions from the Alaskans living in Mt. Spurr’s shadow, who have turned to social media and therapists to help them get…

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Arctic Today @arctictoday.bsky.social · Mar 31

The U.S. wants a stronger relationship with Greenland—but has it earned it?

One expert argues Washington has failed to build real trust, focusing on strategy over people. If the U.S. truly wants Arctic influence, it must win hearts, not just make deals.

Expert: The U.S. has failed miserably at winning Greenlandic hearts - ArcticToday

The U.S. strategy of winning over the Greenlandic population as a first step toward taking over the country has failed miserably, according to Mikkel Runge Olesen, senior researcher at the Danish…

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Arctic Today @arctictoday.bsky.social · Mar 31

JD Vance had a chance to make a compelling case for U.S.-Greenland relations. Instead, he pushed outdated ideas of ownership and control.

Dwayne Ryan Menezes argues that real security in the Arctic won’t come from rhetoric or division, but from trust, investment, and cooperation.

Vance fails to make compelling case for acquiring Greenland: Commentary - ArcticToday

Statement of Dr Dwayne Ryan Menezes, Founder and Managing Director of Polar Research and Policy Initiative (PRPI), on JD Vance’s Speech at Pituffik Space Base in Greenland and Danish Foreign Minister ...

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Anders Lorenzen @alorenzen.bsky.social · Mar 31

In my first piece for @arctictoday.bsky.social , I profile Jens Frederik Nielsen, Greenland's new prime minister, who has been handed the challenge of countering the immediate geopolitical risk from the Trump admin

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Jens-Frederik Nielsen: The man tasked with countering Trump’s Greenland ambition - ArcticToday

On the same day that U.S. Vice President JD Vance and Energy Secretary Chris Wright arrived in Greenland for a widely criticized and provocative visit, Jens-Frederik Nielsen was confirmed as Prime Min...

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Arctic Today @arctictoday.bsky.social · Mar 26

Greenlanders are speaking out against the Vance’s visit, calling it disrespectful and politically tone-deaf. Some see it as a power move by the U.S. amid renewed talk of acquiring Greenland. To see what Greenlanders are saying, read the full story here:

'It can't escalate any further'—outraged reactions to Vance visit from Greenland and Denmark - ArcticToday

U.S. Second Lady Usha Vance will be visiting Greenland from Thursday March 27 to Saturday, accompanied by National Security Advisor Mike Waltz and Energy Secretary Chris Wright. Framed by many as a po...

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Arctic Today @arctictoday.bsky.social · Mar 26

JD Vance will now join his wife, Usha Vance, on her controversial visit to Greenland. The trip has already drawn strong criticism from Greenlandic and Danish officials, who see it as an unnecessary provocation

US VP JD Vance will travel to Greenland this week - ArcticToday

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. Vice President JD Vance said on Tuesday he will visit Greenland this week accompanying a high profile U.S. delegation to the territory that U.S. President Donald Trump says ...

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Arctic Today @arctictoday.bsky.social · Mar 18

Can Finland’s tech sector keep pace with its growing defense role?

As the country cements its place in NATO, our latest commentary dives into the risks of falling behind and how Finland has already failed to meet these challenges in the past

Finland's role in Nordic defense hinges on ability of tech to step up: Commentary - ArcticToday

Grey zone. Finland has been there before. Not many decades ago the French confused Finland’s old SF vehicle identification code for Soviet Finland (it actually was Suomi, Finland). Now, the country ag...

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