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U.S. hopes anti-satellite testing ban brings new space norms

May 6, 2022 - by The Watch

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS The administration of U.S. President Joe Biden says it is barring anti-satellite missile testing by the United States, a move that White House officials say underscores its …

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Russia: NATO buildup could yield unintended consequences

May 5, 2022 - by The Watch

REUTERS Russia is worried about increased activity of NATO forces in the Arctic and sees risks of “unintended incidents” in the region, said Russia’s ambassador-at-large, Nikolai Korchunov, according to the Russian …

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Canada seeking to stand up Space Division

May 4, 2022 - by The Watch

THE WATCH STAFF The Canadian military is in the process of launching a space division. The United States’ partner in the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) is seeking to …

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Sweden adapts to changes in climate, geostrategic conditions

May 3, 2022 - by The Watch

SWEDISH ARMED FORCES To realize the full potential and growing geopolitical role of the Arctic, one must understand the complex challenges of the area. In late 2020, the Swedish government …

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Dutch focus in Arctic centers on sustainability

May 3, 2022 - by The Watch

NETHERLANDS ARMED FORCES The polar regions are important for the Netherlands and for the health of the planet. Their vulnerable ecosystems have been severely affected by climate change, which is …

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U.K Arctic strategy shows renewed commitment to region

May 3, 2022 - by The Watch

BRITISH ARMED FORCES The Arctic is increasingly important to the United Kingdom. We might not be an Arctic nation, but we are its nearest neighbor. Our northern-most isles are closer …

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Cooperation at forefront of Germany’s Arctic agenda

May 3, 2022 - by The Watch

BUNDESWEHR The changing status quo in the Arctic due to climate change alters the relationship all states maintain to this vast region. As the ice caps recede, the availability of …

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France in the Arctic: First exploring, now committing

May 3, 2022May 10, 2022 - by The Watch

HADRIENNE TERRES/FRENCH MINISTRY FOR THE ARMED FORCES France’s commitment to the Arctic arises from an old involvement. The first polar expeditions from Jacques Cartier in the 16th century in the …

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Norway’s Arctic policy: High North – Low Tension

May 3, 2022 - by The Watch

NORWEGIAN ARMED FORCES Nearly half of Norway’s land mass is Arctic territory, home to just one-tenth of the country’s population. Norway has  a 198-kilometer-long land border with Russia and a …

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Finnish Arctic policy keys on defense cooperation

May 3, 2022 - by The Watch

MAJ. GEN. JANNE JAAKKOLA/FINNISH DEFENCE COMMAND The security environment in Europe is changing rapidly. We do not know what the outcome and consequences of the current crisis will be. Finland …

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