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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 · 18/08/2026
Permit fights. Local pushback. A paused Dr. Phil documentary. A Texas driller's Greenland oil bet just got pushed back 18 months while its stock has cratered 85% since going public. The CEO's take: "the prize is still there." buff.ly/GMOuejA
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A small Texas company’s bid to create a Greenland oil boom—and a Dr. Phil documentary—is delayed but undaunted - ArcticToday
Permit disputes and local opposition have pushed Greenland Energy's first Jameson Land well back to the end of 2027, an 18-month delay for the Texas driller.
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Arctic Today @arctictoday.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Everyone comes to Greenland for the landscape. Most people leave talking about the people. Fishermen, mushers, artists — the ones who know how to read the ice and the weather are the real reason a trip here stays with you. Partner content | Visit Greenland buff.ly/szUxcyD
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Come for Greenland’s beauty. Leave with its spirit. - ArcticToday
Come for Greenland’s beauty. Leave with its spirit. ArcticToday Is Greenland on your travel bucket list? Here's what to know before you go.
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Arctic Today @arctictoday.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
Looking to add a polar expedition vessel to your holdings? Good news: this 1965 boat is on the market and the price might surprise you.
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This boat sailed Antarctic ice fields alongside the world’s most powerful icebreaker. It can be yours for about $125,000 - ArcticToday
A 1965 U.S. Coast Guard Arctic Survey Boat with genuine polar expedition history and an asking price that makes her one of the most intriguing vessels on the American market today. This article was fi...
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War-fuelled energy crisis boosts renewables and embattled climate - ArcticToday
As the European State of the Climate Report confirms Europe is the fastest-warming continent and the Arctic the fastest warming place on Earth , the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran has shown the danger of de...
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Arctic Today @arctictoday.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
The Arctic is changing fast, and so is the debate over who shapes what comes next. A gathering in Norway revealed just how many competing priorities are in play:
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Who shapes the Arctic's future? A gathering in Bodø offered many options - ArcticToday
Last week, around 300 attendees from more than 30 countries gathered in Bodø, Norway, for the 10th edition of the High North Dialogue. While the agenda focused on recurring Arctic themes such as…
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Arctic Today @arctictoday.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
What if human engineering could reshape the climate with a single structure? Scientists are exploring whether closing the Bering Strait could stabilize a key ocean system www.arctictoday.com/a-climate-fi...
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A climate fix or a dangerous gamble? The case for closing the Bering Strait - ArcticToday
Could a 50–mile-long dam between Alaska and Russia help prevent climate collapse?
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Arctic Today @arctictoday.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
Fewer fish. Lower catches. Big questions. Alaska’s salmon season is shaping up very differently this year. Here's why: buff.ly/IfDVTI3
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Biologists forecast a reduced Alaska commercial salmon harvest - ArcticToday
The lower numbers — the catch is predicted to drop by more than a third — are driven by off-year for pink salmon. Alaska’s statewide commercial salmon harvest this year is expected to total 125.5…
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Arctic Today @arctictoday.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
Not everyone is insulated from global oil chokepoints. In rural #Alaska, they still matter — a lot. #Hormuz buff.ly/XJK0kbD
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America doesn’t depend on the Strait of Hormuz — but rural Alaska does - ArcticToday
How global oil chokepoints, fragile supply chains and federal policy choices collide in Alaska’s most vulnerable communities All over the world, nations are grappling with the ripple effects of the…
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Arctic Today @arctictoday.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
Feed them? Move them? Build fake ice? Why “quick fixes” for polar bears miss the point entirely: www.arctictoday.com/why-quick-fi...
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Why ‘quick fixes’ won’t save polar bears - ArcticToday
The future of Polar Bears becomes increasingly uncertain as Arctic sea ice disappears at an accelerating rate. Decades of research and advocacy have made one thing clear—while well-meaning “quick fixe...
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Arctic Today @arctictoday.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
What does it mean to trade city life for the Arctic? In Lapland, one Parisian found a routine shaped by nature, winter, and sled dogs
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What? A Parisian living in Lapland? It’s all about nature, winter and a pack of dogs - ArcticToday
They all called me crazy. I am a Parisian living 350 kilometers above the Arctic Circle. Before we left, the French shook their heads. Now in Finland, the Finns are also shaking their heads, asking…
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Arctic Today @arctictoday.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
Europe wants to mine its way out of dependence on foreign minerals. But in Sweden’s north, that plan is colliding with Indigenous rights
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LKAB plan for Swedish rare earths mine could breach Sami rights, report says - ArcticToday
LKAB’s plans for an iron ore and rare earths project in Sweden’s far north could violate the rights of the indigenous Sami reindeer-herders if it is opened, a report by Stockholm Environment…
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Arctic Today @arctictoday.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
Salmon, bycatch, and big politics. Alaska’s trawl industry is pushing back hard as campaign rhetoric intensifies ahead of the governor’s race www.arctictoday.com/trawl-allies...
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Trawl allies fire back as Alaska candidates' anti-industry rhetoric heats up - ArcticToday
Gubernatorial hopefuls are blasting Alaska’s trawlers for catching salmon. Now industry allies have launched a radio ad campaign. As Alaska’s race for governor heats up, Democrats and Republicans have...
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Arctic Today @arctictoday.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
In one small corner of Alaska, a Native community fought to protect something far bigger than an industry. They saved a way of life.
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‘The salmon people’: How Alaska’s only Native reservation saved its fishing culture - ArcticToday
A half-century ago, the Indigenous Tsimshian village of Metlakatla, in Southeast Alaska, preserved its reservation when others in Alaska were terminated. Today, the reserve sustains a thriving…
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Arctic Today @arctictoday.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
Not some "poorly run piece of ice" Greenlandic and Danish leaders push back after Trump’s latest remarks — highlighting deeper tensions over the Arctic
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Trump's 'poorly run piece of ice' comment draws criticizm from Greenlandic and Danish politicians - ArcticToday
Greenlandic and Danish politicians respond after U.S. President Donald Trump again called Greenland a "poorly run piece of ice" while criticizing NATO. Acting Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen…
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Arctic Today @arctictoday.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
Greenland’s new MPs are wasting no time. In coalition talks in Copenhagen, they’re putting fresh demands on the table and raising the stakes: www.arctictoday.com/greenlands-n...
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Greenland's new MPs present demands in Danish government formation talks - ArcticToday
Greenland's newly elected MPs Naaja H. Nathanielsen and Qarsoq Høegh-Dam have presented demands to Mette Frederiksen including constitutional equality, healthcare access, expanded investment, and compensation for historical injustices.
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Arctic Today @arctictoday.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
A $3B economy. 57,000 people. And outsized global attention. Why Greenland’s economic future matters far beyond its size: www.arctictoday.com/the-greenlan...
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A guide to understanding Greenland’s nascent economy - ArcticToday
Greenland’s economy is small, concentrated, and structurally dependent on both natural resources and external financing. With a population of about 57,000 and GDP of roughly $3–3.6 billion, it combine...
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Arctic Today @arctictoday.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
Who gets to speak for Greenland? That question is now at the center of coalition talks, with bigger geopolitical stakes than ever
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Greenland wants more control over foreign policy during coalition talks - ArcticToday
Greenland's newly elected MPs are demanding more control over foreign policy, including the right to meet foreign governments without Danish officials present.
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Arctic Today @arctictoday.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
The next frontier of AI? Cold climates, cheap energy, and massive data centers. Finland, for one, is leaning in:
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Nebius furthers European expansion with $10 billion AI data centre in Finland - ArcticToday
AI infrastructure firm Nebius Group on Tuesday said it was continuing its rapid European expansion with a 310-megawatt data centre in Finland, which would be one of the continent’s largest with an…
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Arctic Today @arctictoday.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
Canada is pouring billions into Arctic defense, but in the North, many say the basics are still missing. Read more about the gap between strategy and daily reality:
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In Canada's far north, some fret Carney's military plan overlooks everyday needs - ArcticToday
In a snow-covered Canadian hamlet on the tip of the Arctic Ocean, there are two grocery stores, one sports arena and no doctors – a visit to one usually involves at least a two-hour plane ride south.…
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Arctic Today @arctictoday.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
A massive Arctic lease sale is reshaping the future of oil in Alaska...and drawing in players you wouldn’t expect. What it signals for energy, climate, and the North Slope:
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A giant lease sale could launch a new era of oil on Alaska’s North Slope - ArcticToday
Two huge companies thought to have little interest in Alaska investment, Shell and ExxonMobil, spent millions to buy new leases on the North Slope — though drilling still faces obstacles. HOUSTON…
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Arctic Today @arctictoday.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
Ice. Speed. Zero margin for error. These Arctic tracks in Finnish Lapland push drivers to the absolute limit. That's exactly why they're the testing ground for the tires manufactured by most of the world's major brands.
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Even Formula One drivers would be challenged by these Finnish Lapland tracks - ArcticToday
A car rockets across the packed snow as the driver slams on its brakes. The tires find their grip and sensors flash. Moments later the vehicle spins on polished ice as engineers watch on, recording…
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Arctic Today @arctictoday.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
For many Indigenous and Arctic leaders, the debate over territorial influence obscures the more urgent reality: dramatic environmental change that affects culture, travel and food systems across the North. www.arctictoday.com/geopolitical...
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Geopolitical posturing and resource-grabbing: Trump’s distraction from the real Greenland problem - ArcticToday
Heard any news about Greenland recently? A stupid question these days, since Donald Trump openly set his sights on the icy island in the High North. A NATO country threatening to take control of a par...
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Arctic Today @arctictoday.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
New data and real-world impacts show the Arctic is diverging from historical patterns, with major implications for communities, ecosystems and global climate systems alike. buff.ly/47oGp9Z
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A new era of extremes is taking hold in the Arctic - ArcticToday
The Arctic isn’t just warming, it’s undergoing a fundamental shift in the kinds of weather events it experiences.
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Arctic Today @arctictoday.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
A high-visibility U.S. offer has sparked a firm response from Greenland’s leadership, highlighting deeper tensions over autonomy and international engagement in the Arctic. www.arctictoday.com/greenland-pr...
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Greenland prime minister says 'no thanks' to Trump's hospital ship - ArcticToday
Greenland’s Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen said on Sunday “no thanks” to U.S. President Donald Trump’s idea of sending a hospital ship to Greenland, a territory that Trump has repeatedly said he...
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Arctic Today @arctictoday.bsky.social · 16/02/2026
Wildfires in the Arctic are growing bigger, hotter, and spreading into places that once never burned. From permafrost carbon to smoke drifting thousands of miles… this isn’t just a “northern problem.” Read why this matters far beyond the Arctic www.arctictoday.com/wildfires-ar...
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Wildfires are spreading across the Arctic and the impacts reach far beyond the north - ArcticToday
Wildfires are becoming bigger, hotter, and more frequent across the Arctic, including in areas that were once too cold or wet to burn.
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Arctic Today @arctictoday.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
Big questions in the High North: At #ArcticFrontiers, European allies openly wrestle with whether the U.S. can still be counted on as a dependable partner in Arctic security www.arctictoday.com/allies-doubt...
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Allies’ doubts over US reliability take centre stage at Arctic Frontiers - ArcticToday
Doubts over US reliability surfaced at Arctic Frontiers as European leaders grappled with Greenland, multilateral strain and alliance uncertainty.
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Arctic Today @arctictoday.bsky.social · 03/02/2026
Overwhelmed Greenlanders are telling the media to stop calling. From the University of #Greenland front page to a clear statement from the #Nuuk mayor, the message is consistent: attention has consequences. Respect, context, and responsibility matter.
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North American and Arctic Defence and Security Network @naadsn-rdsnaa.bsky.social · 03/02/2026
“When we’re talking about geopolitics, in fact, we in society are actors in geopolitics,” said Gunhild Hoogensen Gjørv. “And so we need to reorient how we think about who is doing what.” with @arctictoday.bsky.social www.arctictoday.com/is-the-arcti...
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Is the Arctic on the menu? Arctic Frontiers opens with stark warnings for Europe - ArcticToday
Arctic Frontiers 2026 opens with warnings that Arctic exceptionalism is over, leaving Europe scrambling to define strategy as great-power competition intensifies.
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Arctic Today @arctictoday.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
Greenland’s path toward self-determination has been long, contested, and led by Inuit voices. Understanding today’s political moment means understanding that history:
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Greenland’s Inuit have spent decades fighting for self-determination - ArcticToday
Amid the discussion between U.S. President Donald Trump and Danish and European leaders about who should own Greenland, the Inuit who live there and call it home aren’t getting much attention. The…
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Arctic Today @arctictoday.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
The Arctic’s digital future is fragmenting — by design. Regional undersea cables are replacing grand trans-Arctic visions as geopolitics, security risks, and great-power rivalry reshape the North. Read why and how: www.arctictoday.com/why-are-arct...
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Why are Arctic undersea cables going regional? - ArcticToday
Since the late 2000s, several Western countries have attempted to build optical fiber subsea cables across the Arctic Ocean. Some projects, such as Finland’s Arctic Connect, have been suspended, while...
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Arctic Today @arctictoday.bsky.social · 29/01/2026
“The relentless focus on Greenland risks drowning out the urgent need to strengthen U.S. defenses in Alaska." Alice Rogoff, founder and publisher of Arctic Today, makes the case that U.S. Arctic security starts at home in a new opinion piece for @washingtonpost.com
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Arctic Today @arctictoday.bsky.social · 29/01/2026
“The relentless focus on Greenland risks drowning out the urgent need to strengthen U.S. defenses in Alaska." Alice Rogoff, founder and publisher of Arctic Today, makes the case that U.S. Arctic security starts at home in a new opinion piece for @washingtonpost.com
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Arctic Today @arctictoday.bsky.social · 26/01/2026
"Salmon were the living thread binding generations. Now, they’re a precious memory, one my youngest child has yet to experience. How can this be?" An important read from an indigenous voice for the @alaskabeacon.com
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Our salmon are vanishing — and the State of Alaska is letting it happen - ArcticToday
I live along the Yukon River, where my family has harvested salmon for countless generations. Every summer used to bring the same reassuring sight: Busy fish camps. Full smokehouses. Families coming…
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Arctic Today @arctictoday.bsky.social · 26/01/2026
Trump’s interest in #Greenland is not just a sideshow. It reflects a growing space and security race unfolding in the Arctic, with major implications for global power and surveillance. Read why www.arctictoday.com/trumps-green...
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Trump’s Greenland grab is part of a new space race – and the stakes are getting higher - ArcticToday
US President Donald Trump’s position on Greenland has shifted almost daily, from threats to take it by force to assurances he won’t. But one thing remains consistent: his insistence the Arctic island ...
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Arctic Today @arctictoday.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
Strong nations don’t weaken their alliances, they invest in them. A must-read open letter urging cooperation over coercion #Davos #Greenland
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An open letter to President Trump - ArcticToday
Dear President Trump, America’s friends are running out of ways to tell you that your policies are having entirely the opposite effect than their purported aims. They aren’t making America first, or…
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Arctic Today @arctictoday.bsky.social · 19/01/2026
#BREAKING Trump tied his push for #Greenland to being snubbed for the Nobel Peace Prize. Writing in a letter to Norway’s PM, Trump said the world “is not secure unless we have complete and total control of Greenland,” and that he no longer feels bound to “think purely of peace.”
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Arctic Today @arctictoday.bsky.social · 17/01/2026
As White House rhetoric about #Greenland escalates, Alaska Senator Lisa Murkowski suggests attention should focus more on the existing U.S. Arctic, where “we are woefully unprepared.” Murkowski spoke with Arctic Today on the sidelines of Copenhagen talks: www.arctictoday.com/the-u-s-arct...
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The U.S. Arctic is ‘woefully unprepared’: Murkowski - ArcticToday
As White House rhetoric escalates about taking Greenland by force or purchase, Alaska Senator Lisa Murkowski suggests attention should focus more on the existing U.S. Arctic, where “we are woefully un...
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Arctic Today @arctictoday.bsky.social · 17/01/2026
"Hands off #Greenland!" Massive crowds gather to protest in front of Copenhagen city hall as Danish and Greenlandic officials meet with U.S. counterparts #Trump
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Arctic Today @arctictoday.bsky.social · 16/01/2026
“At a time of increasing international instability, we need to draw closer to our allies, not drive them away.” www.arctictoday.com/us-lawmakers...
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US lawmakers arrive in Copenhagen to counter Trump's Greenland threats - ArcticToday
A bipartisan delegation of U.S. lawmakers will meet with the leaders of Denmark and Greenland on Friday to reassure them of congressional support despite President Donald Trump’s threats to seize the ...
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Arctic Today @arctictoday.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
A letter from a reader... #Greenland #Trump
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Arctic Today @arctictoday.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
What would a U.S.-Greenland Compact of Free Association might entail? Dwayne Menezes breaks it down in this commentary as well as how, if it arises as a fallback option, Greenland & Denmark could transform it into a win-win scenario, not compromise, for all concerned. buff.ly/pV6K8XE
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What a U.S.-Greenland COFA solution might mean - ArcticToday
A Compact of Free Association (COFA) between the United States and Greenland has now surfaced as one of the options being considered – quietly but seriously – inside the White House for redefining Was...
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Arctic Today @arctictoday.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
“Our perspectives continue to differ,” Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen told a press conference alongside his Greenlandic counterpart following high-stakes talks at the White House with U.S. officials J.D. Vance and Marco Rubio www.arctictoday.com/denmark-and-...
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Denmark and Greenland draw red lines as U.S. talks lead to working group - ArcticToday
Denmark and Greenland agreed to form a working group with the United States after talks on Greenland, but said core disagreements and red lines remain.
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Arctic Today @arctictoday.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
What's this new red hat we are seeing in Arctic news? "Nu e det nok" is a Danish saying for...."Enough already" or "Enough is enough." Changing "nok" to Nuuk is a clever play on words, as the capital of Greenland is pronounced the same.
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Arctic Today @arctictoday.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
Denmark and Greenland to face Vance in high-stakes White House meeting buff.ly/NtKUDdt
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Denmark and Greenland to face Vance in high-stakes White House meeting - ArcticToday
The Danish and Greenlandic foreign ministers will meet with U.S. Vice President JD Vance at the White House on Wednesday following weeks of threats by President Donald Trump to take control…
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Arctic Today @arctictoday.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
Curious who is saying what about #Greenland? Here's a compilation of opinions and analysis #Trump www.arctictoday.com/who-is-sayin...
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Who is saying what about Greenland? A compilation of opinions and analysis - ArcticToday
After two weeks of escalating comments from the White House about “getting” Greenland, either by force or by purchase, publications around the world have pumped out commentary and analysis about what ...
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Arctic Today @arctictoday.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
“It’s a perfect case for good and sensitive diplomacy… It just takes patience and listening.” Arctic Today founder Alice Rogoff joined the BBC to unpack the geopolitical realities behind renewed interest in Greenland. Watch the full interview 👇 www.youtube.com/watch?v=f5q6...
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Arctic Today @arctictoday.bsky.social · 03/11/2025
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Arctic Today @arctictoday.bsky.social · 29/10/2025
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. To watch this feature documentary by @ourmaninberlin.bsky.social, don't forget to sign up our newsletter to unlock at-home streaming: bit.ly/49pB3rZ
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Arctic Today @arctictoday.bsky.social · 28/10/2025
Arctic Today and Rick Minnich are offering limited-time access to his documentary about a dream to connect Russia and Alaska by tunnel. Sign up today for our newsletter to unlock free at-home streaming: www.arctictoday.com/subscribe-to...
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Arctic Today @arctictoday.bsky.social · 23/06/2025
"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:
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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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