Arctic

China is playing a prudent long game in the region, with economics the driving factor.

As stakeholders take increasingly assertive territorial postures, the regional focus turns to security.

The admission this year of six new permanent observers to the Arctic Council was a pivotal moment, in more ways than one.

Plus, a Chinese cargo ship attempts to transverse the Arctic route to Europe. Monday China links.

Since gaining Arctic Council observer status, China has been quick to move on its interests.

Plus, the National Security Agency’s extensive espionage operations against China unveiled. Tuesday China links.

The Canadian Armed Forces continue to be Atlantic heavy even as Ottawa’s interests are increasingly in the Pacific.

Could climate change and a receding polar ice cap open new opportunities for Norway in Asia?

James Holmes on why the Coast Guard and Air Force might become the military’s “odd couple” in defending America’s Arctic front.

China’s interests in the Arctic are growing. Nations like Canada and the United States should take notice.

The Arctic’s Northeast Passage is likely to become increasingly traversable. But who will make the rules?

The U.S. has one of the smallest icebreaker fleets of all the nations with Arctic borders. Is that set to change?