Olesia Krivtsova at Barents Pride 2023. Photo: Selfie Barents Observer journalist fined over alleged “LGBT propaganda” in Russia A Russian court has fined Barents Observer journalist Olesya Krivtsova 200,000 roubles, accusing her of promoting LGBT issues via the media...
Near the border with Russia. Norway is investing significant sums in military modernisation. Among the priorities is the new Finnmark Brigade. Photo: Atle Staalesen Oslo steps up defence plan, strengthens control in border region A new Finnmark Brigade will be fully...
Hit by Ukrainian drone. The Purga icebreaking patrol vessel, which is built for the FSB Coast Guard was seriously damaged in the drone attack on March 25, 2026. Photo: Exilenova+ on Telegram Ukrainian drone wrecks FSB’s new Arctic vessel A high-profile Russian...
Drone warfare for kids. The Murmansk Ministry of Education cooperates with VOIN, a military youth organisation. Photo: VOIN Murmansk on VK Now on the Murmansk school curriculum: learning to kill with a drone School teachers in the far northern Russian region are...
Executive Summary China’s Maritime Toolkit for Ports, Bases, and Dual-Use Facilities The People’s Republic of China (PRC) is transforming commercial maritime infrastructure into a strategic architecture of in$uence, fusing logistics, diplomacy, and defense in ways...
Foreword By Admiral James G. Foggo, USN (ret.) Dean of the Center for Maritime Strategy The Center for Maritime Strategy is delighted to partner with the Wahba Initiative for Strategic Competition to bring you this insightful monograph. chronicles China’s meteoric...