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A Bering Strait Vessel Traffic Service: Critical Infrastructure for an Opening Arctic (Part II)

A vessel traffic service system, like the Norwegian Vardø VTS, is the next logic step in Arctic infrastructure

A Bering Strait Vessel Traffic Service: Critical Infrastructure for an Opening Arctic (Part I)

A Bering Strait Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) is needed to mitigate risk associated with increased shipping in the

Risk Factor: Alaskan-Arctic Energy Resources

The financial, technical, and environmental risks of operating in the Alaskan-Arctic have created challenges for U.S.

An Arctic Council Security Agreement (Part II)

The Arctic Council nations should codify an Arctic Council Security Agreement that can serve to govern security in a

An Arctic Council Security Agreement (Part I)

To avoid jeopardizing current stability, brokering an Arctic Council Security Agreement seems one way to avoid regional

Lessons From the Russian Fuel Tanker Resupply of Nome, Alaska

The Russian fuel tanker Renda is about to deliver fuel to Nome. It would mark an historic accomplishment of winter

The United States as an Arctic Actor

Given the relatively low level of activity in the American Arctic, the United States is often considered a reluctant

It’s not just the Market – Drivers of Arctic Interest

The drivers of Arctic development are manifold and other factors - in addition to oil and gas - can also trigger

Proposed Cuts to Funding Threaten Arctic Research in U.S. and Canada

Both Canada and the United States are looking for ways to trim their budgets which could negatively affect national