Fiona de Cuyper wrote the Take Five for The Arctic Institute. The article highlights five key developments related to the Arctic region.
- Russian Tanker Deliver First Artic LNG 2 Shipment to China: China’s acceptance of the first cargo from Russia’s sanctioned Arctic LNG 2, paired with the recent Power of Siberia 2 pipeline agreement, signals a deliberate test of US and EU sanctions enforcement and a deepening of Sino-Russian energy interdependence.
- French Foreign Minister Announces New Consulate in Greenland: The visit of the French foreign minister effectively converts Macron’s recent June visit into a more sustained French – and by extension European – posture on Greenland through diplomatic recognition, a forthcoming Consulate-General, and a standing channel for policy coordination.
- Sámi Parliament Urges Finland for Long-Term Funding of the Truth Commission’s Psychosocial Support Services: As the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s (TRC) mandate nears completion, the Sámi Parliament’s push to extend the TRC’s psychosocial support unit can be considered a test of Finland’s commitment to a comprehensive transitional justice process.
- US Coast Guard Monitors Chinese Presence in Extented Continental Shelf off Alaska: By dispatching research vessels into the US Extended Continental Shelf (ECS) north of Alaska, China is testing both legal thresholds and US capacity in the Arctic.
- 2026 Artic Inspiration Prize Opens Nominations: In a time of fragile Arctic cooperation, initiatives like the Arctic Inspiration Prize (AIP) keep problem-solving alive at the human level, with projects focusing on food security, health, language, youth leadership, and climate adaptation. It also serves as an important reminder that the Arctic is more than a strategic military base.
Read the full article by Fiona De Cuyper here.
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