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fromSlate Magazine
3 hours ago

Hegseth Just Sent an Alarming Message to the Rest of the World

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth informed Estonia's defense minister that the delivery of six High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems would be delayed until after the war with Iran, raising significant concerns about U.S. reliability as a defense partner.
Europe news
#nato
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago
World news

NATO sets Arctic mission plans in motion

NATO is planning an Arctic mission to strengthen its posture in the Arctic and High North amid tensions over US interest in Greenland.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago
World news

NATO launches military mission in the Arctic after Trump dispute

NATO launched Arctic Sentry to coordinate national military exercises in Greenland and the High North to counter Russian and Chinese influence without permanent troop deployments.
Europe news
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 weeks ago

Drones are key to protecting the Arctic where humans can't, but getting them to work in the cold is a challenge

NATO requires affordable drones for effective monitoring and security in the challenging Arctic region.
more#nato
fromwww.bbc.com
6 hours ago

SNP's McAllan supports more 'evidence-led' drilling in North Sea

Mairi McAllan stated that there should be more drilling in the North Sea, provided it is compatible with climate targets and necessary for energy security.
UK politics
Arts
fromHyperallergic
20 hours ago

Parallax(e): Perspectives on the Canada-US Border

Indigenous artists respond to the Northwest Boundary Survey's legacy through an exhibition that critiques colonial narratives and highlights Indigenous contributions.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
13 hours ago

Coastal B.C. First Nation leaders go to Calgary to dissuade pipeline investors | CBC News

First Nations leaders warn pipeline executives against investing in a new bitumen pipeline to the northwest coast, citing legal and environmental risks.
Books
fromNature
4 days ago

What does the future hold for the thawing Arctic?

The Arctic is experiencing significant changes due to climate crisis and geopolitical tensions, impacting Indigenous sovereignty, economic development, and military infrastructure.
#greenland
World politics
fromThe Cipher Brief
1 week ago

Why Greenland is the Linchpin of the Golden Dome

Greenland's strategic location is crucial for U.S. missile defense and national security in the evolving Arctic and space competition.
World news
fromThe Walrus
1 week ago

I Went to Greenland and Saw a Warning for Canada | The Walrus

Greenland prepares for potential American military aggression amid rising tensions over its resources.
World politics
fromThe Cipher Brief
1 week ago

Why Greenland is the Linchpin of the Golden Dome

Greenland's strategic location is crucial for U.S. missile defense and national security in the evolving Arctic and space competition.
World news
fromThe Walrus
1 week ago

I Went to Greenland and Saw a Warning for Canada | The Walrus

Greenland prepares for potential American military aggression amid rising tensions over its resources.
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#russia
fromwww.businessinsider.com
8 minutes ago
Russo-Ukrainian War

Satellite images reveal that Russia built out a base for a new generation of jet-powered drones

Russia is enhancing drone launch capabilities at Tsimbulova to support newer jet-powered Geran drones for attacks on Ukraine.
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago
World news

Where is the threat from Russia and China in the arctic?

Russian and Chinese activity in the Arctic is concentrated away from Greenland; Russia focuses on Northern Sea Route development, resource extraction, and military modernization.
more#russia
Canada news
fromThe Walrus
4 days ago

The Day a Soviet Nuclear Satellite Crashed into the Canadian North | The Walrus

A Soviet satellite, Cosmos 954, crashed in the Northwest Territories, leading to a massive search and recovery effort with minimal success.
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US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

What Trump's plans for the Arctic mean for the global climate crisis

Federal action begins leasing the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge Coastal Plain for oil and gas drilling, threatening tundra ecosystems, wildlife, and Indigenous homelands.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.thelocal.dk
2 months ago

Greenland, Denmark set aside troubled history to face down Trump

Greenland and Denmark united to reject President Trump's proposal to buy Greenland, temporarily setting aside independence preparations and reinforcing ties with Denmark.
World news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Canada and France opening consulates in Greenland following tensions over US push for control

Canada and France opened consulates in Greenland to strengthen ties with Denmark, expand Arctic cooperation on climate and Inuit rights, and deepen cultural, scientific, and economic links.
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