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POLITICS
denmark-greenland_knud-rasmussen_bredskabsstyrelsen-dema.

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.
POLITICS
Forsvaret har en liten stasjon på polarøya Jan Mayen, som ligger på grensa mellom Norskehavet og Grønlandshavet. Her har Forsvaret 15 ansatte med ansvar for drift av en flyplass og annen infrastruktur. Meteorologisk institutt har også to ansatte på øya. Den eksisterende bygningsmassen er i dårlig stand, og nå setter regjeringen av midler til bygging av et nytt hovedbygg. (Foto: Anette Ask/Forsvaret)

Norway to Introduce Military Police Authority on Arctic Island

The Norwegian Ministry of Defense believes the current security policy situation calls for the expansion of the military police's scope to include the Norwegian Arctic island of Jan Mayen.
Business
Newnew Polar Bear convoy

Northern Sea Route 2025 Season Concludes With Stable Transit Traffic Amid Challenging Ice Conditions

The 2025 summer–autumn navigation season on Russia’s Northern Sea Route wrapped up with 103 transit voyages moving an estimated 3.2 million tons of cargo. While tanker traffic continued to dominate, bulk carriers and container ships posted notable gains.

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POLITICS / 11.12.2025

Denmark Sees US As Potential Security Concern

Denmark has labeled the United States as a potential security concern for…
POLITICS / 10.12.2025

Republican Congressman Massie Introduces Bill For US To Exit NATO

US Republican Congressman Thomas Massie, a Kentucky representative,…
POLITICS / 10.12.2025

US and Greenland Issue Joint Statement After Meeting in Nuuk

A meeting of the Greenland-American Joint Committee was organized on…
POLITICS / 08.12.2025

US Congress Repeals Limits on Alaska Oil and Gas

This according to European Energy News.In a move that has reignited…
Arne O. Holm says
Arne O. Holm

A Peace Prize On Crutches

Comment: Peace prize winner Maria Corina Machado was met with protests instead of peace walks when she finally arrived in Norway to receive the Nobel Peace Prize. One of the reasons is her close ties to Donald Trump. Such reasoning opens up for endless protests across Europe.
SCIENCE
Stig Andreas Johannessen

Stig (30) Has Researched Snow in Svalbard for Four Years: “I Don’t Even Ski!”

Stig Andreas Johannessen (30) became the first to defend his dissertation in Arctic Security at UNIS, the University Center in Svalbard. He has researched how Longyearbyen manages climate-related risks while simultaneously experiencing how climate change impacts the island himself.
Newsletter
Julebil og julemarked

An Uncertain Time

Newsletter: The final weeks before Christmas are colored by increased militarization and uncertainty regarding the Norwegian-Russian fisheries negotiations. Yet, underneath all this, important research is still taking place and you can read about it at High North News. Here is the latest news from the North.

High North News Presents: The Arctic Circle Podcast - This Way Up!

SCIENCE

Advocating for the Arctic

How does one advocate for one of the most rapidly changing regions on Earth? In this…

SCIENCE

The Arctic On Fire

The Arctic isn’t just warming, it’s on fire. From the record-shattering 2023 wildfire…

SCIENCE
Anja Salo

The Arctic Council Launches New Podcast: “We Want to Bring the Arctic to the World”

In the following months, High North News will publish the Arctic Council's new…

SCIENCE

Welcome to This Way Up

Welcome to This Way Up, the new Arctic Council podcast. In this introductory episode…

Arne O. Holm says
Arne O. Holm

The Dramatic Battle Over Defense Expenses Is About Much More Than Money

Comment: Right now, a dramatic battle is taking place within the EU about the continued funding of Ukraine's defense against an increasingly aggressive Russia. However, this is not just about money, but largely also about the voters' continued trust in their leaders.
POLITICS
German-Norwegian Type 212 submarine.

Norway to Expand Submarine Fleet With Two Additional German-Built Boats to Counter Rising Russian Threat

Facing increased Russian naval activity in northern waters, Norway extending a submarine contract from four to six vessels, at a cost of NOK 46 billion. Defence Minister Tore O. Sandvik calls the subs “absolutely central” to the nation’s security – and NATO’s.
OPINIONS

Sharing Strategic Geography: The Nordics Amid a Changing Security Reality

As the security environment in northern Europe is rapidly changing, the North should now be considered as having a shared strategic geography, writes Postdoctoral Fellow Gabriella Gricius in this op-ed.
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  1. Arctic Receives No Mention in New White House National Security Strategy, But U.S. Polar Engagement Remains

    Dec 08 2025 - 11:00
  2. Fisheries Negotiations Between Norway and Russia Has Started

    Dec 08 2025 - 14:27
  3. Norway to Expand Submarine Fleet With Two Additional German-Built Boats to Counter Rising Russian Threat

    Dec 09 2025 - 09:13
  4. Sharing Strategic Geography: The Nordics Amid a Changing Security Reality

    Dec 09 2025 - 13:25
  1. Danish Intelligence Warns U.S. “Hemispheric Approach” Raises Arctic Security Uncertainty

    Dec 12 2025 - 10:59
  2. Northern Sea Route 2025 Season Concludes With Stable Transit Traffic Amid Challenging Ice Conditions

    Dec 11 2025 - 15:36
  3. Norway to Introduce Military Police Authority on Arctic Island

    Dec 12 2025 - 12:47
  4. A Peace Prize On Crutches

    Dec 11 2025 - 15:49
POLITICS
Ice Camp Sargo in the Arctic Circle

Arctic Receives No Mention in New White House National Security Strategy, But U.S. Polar Engagement Remains

The Trump administration’s 2025 National Security Strategy omits a dedicated Arctic section, unlike its 2022 predecessor, but experts say the shift reflects a hemispheric approach – not neglect.
POLITICS
Fiskebåter til kai i Lofoten

Fisheries Negotiations Between Norway and Russia Has Started

This week, the Norwegian-Russian Fisheries Commission will meet for digital fisheries negotiations for the important stocks in the Barents Sea. This year's process regarding the negotiations has been more demanding than in the past.
POLITICS
U.S. Air Force General Alexus G. Grynkewich, Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR)

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.


POLITICS
Et mindre team av britiske marinesoldater øver på nattraid. (Foto: Finn Stainer-Hutchins © Crown copyright 2025) 

Historic Defense Agreement between Norway and the UK

Norway and the UK have signed an extensive defense agreement. One of the central points in the agreement involves British forces having a greater role in the defense of Norway.
SCIENCE

New Research Project to Map ‘Zombie Houses’ in Sweden

Researcher Andreas Back at Umeå University will investigate abandoned houses in Sweden and explore how they can be utilized as a resource, particularly in areas experiencing long-term population decline.
POLITICS
Eu parliament assembly.

EU Parliament Charts New Arctic Course, With Norway and Other Arctic Partners at the Center

The Parliament of the European Union adopted a new Arctic resolution warning of military buildup and highlighting the need for cooperation with Nordic partners, including Norway, to ready itself for the coming geopolitical competition.
Op-ed
Markus, Alina, Sakib

We Cannot Build a Sustainable Arctic from Military Budgets

Op-Ed: Since 2022 the political language around the Arctic has changed. Security now takes up much more attention than cooperation.
Op-ed
Ioanna Liouta

Norway, European Defence, and The Future of The Nordic Welfare Model

Norway, European defence, and the Future of the Nordic welfare model - What the European Banking Federation report reveals about Europe’s most crucial non EU defence partner.
Arne O. Holm says
Arne O. Holm

The EU Finally Gets It, Leading to New Possibilities for Us

Comment: While Norway is refusing to adjust its position toward the EU, the EU recently adopted a new strategic resolution for the Arctic that could have a major impact on Norway and the High North. Its most notable feature is the recognition of increased militarization in the North.
Newsletter
Sermitsiaq (fjellet) i Nuuk-fjorden, Grønland

The Ripple Effects of the War

Newsletter: An update of the EU's Arctic policy could have a major impact on Norway, which is not a member. Here is the latest news from the High North.
BUSINESS
LKABs nye skipslaster i Narvik Havn

LKAB Strengthens Logistics in the North with a New Ship Loader in the Port of Narvik

The Swedish mining company LKAB has inaugurated a new ship loader in the Port of Narvik, Northern Norway, which is of central importance for the company's exports.
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