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Biden creates an Arctic ambassador

Biden creates an Arctic ambassador

As climate change warms the Arctic — and Russia and China advance their claims — the region has become embroiled in geopolitics.
How the US military is preparing for an Arctic future with eyes on Russia

How the US military is preparing for an Arctic future with eyes on Russia

As climate change opens up the Arctic for transit and exploration, Russia has increasingly militarized the region. The U.S. is preparing a more aggressive presence of its own.
Estonia ready to contribute to Arctic Council
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Estonia ready to contribute to global climate fight through Arctic Council if observer application approved, says president

Estonia's long history of polar research, coupled with its current scientific and technological expertise, would allow it to make important contributions to the Arctic Council as an observer, President Kersti Kaljulaid told an international audience on Thursday.

U.S. aid for Greenland prompts praise and suspicion in Denmark
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U.S. aid for Greenland prompts praise and suspicion in Denmark

The offer of $12.1 million in support revived memories of President Trump’s suggestion last year that the United States could simply buy the semiautonomous island.
Trump's budget gives Greenland another try
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Trump's budget gives Greenland another try

The funds would “establish a permanent diplomatic presence in Greenland, which was previously notified to Congress,” according to the request.
Russia says new data supports its claims to extended continental shelf in Arctic Ocean
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Russia says new data supports its claims to extended continental shelf in Arctic Ocean

The Russian Ministry of Defense says it has obtained comprehensive new proof that supports its claims on the Arctic shelf.

It’s time for Russia to reshape plans for Arctic shelf, says Deputy Premier
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It’s time for Russia to reshape plans for Arctic shelf, says Deputy Premier

The current state monopoly on shelf development must end and foreign companies given access, Yuri Trutnev argues.
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