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As the ice goes, Arctic nations find their bonds are tested
In the end, the eight nations of the Arctic Council signed a short statement, affirming their commitment to peace and cooperation. But two major issues loomed over the Arctic Council meeting in Finland this week, and they pull at the seams of Arctic unity.
Why is the US so far behind in the Arctic? Clues emerge at congressional hearing.
Retired Adm. Thad Allen, a former Coast Guard commandant, says the country needs to wake up to the strategic importance of the Arctic Ocean and commit more resources to the region.
Pompeo to Arctic Council: Easy days are over
The countries of the Arctic Council have for years rejoiced that their region is a zone of peace and cooperation. But in a speech in Finland Monday, U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo took a harder edge.
Navy plans to be more active in the Arctic
Keeping an eye on Russia and China, the U.S. Navy is increasing its presence in the Arctic.
House committee urges pressure on B.C. over transboundary mining
The Alaska House Fisheries Committee heard from mine critics on both sides of the U.S.-Canada border during a Tuesday hearing in Juneau.