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Norwegian monarch visits polar Svalbard as interest in Arctic grows
- On Monday, King Harald and Queen Sonja of Norway traveled to Svalbard, the northern island group under Norwegian rule, to commemorate 100 years of Norway's sovereignty over the territory.
- The visit came shortly after French President Emmanuel Macron traveled to Greenland, underscoring growing international attention on the Arctic's strategic significance.
- Svalbard has been under Norwegian sovereignty since 1925, governed by a 1920 treaty which allows settlement by signatory states but restricts military activities.
- The archipelago houses two Russian settlements with 297 residents, while Norway manages the region as NATO's monitor, amid accusations and denials of militarization.
- The visit underscores growing geopolitical tensions and competition over Arctic resources, shipping routes, and security involving powers like Russia, China, and the U.S.
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King Harald of Norway V and his wife, Queen Sonja, visited the main months of residence in the Svalbard Archipelago, strategically located, during a period in which the United States, Russia and China showed increased interest...
Norwegian Monarch Visits Polar Svalbard as Interest in Arctic Grows
Norwegian monarch visits polar Svalbard as interest in Arctic grows
Norway's King Harald and Queen Sonja visited the main settlement on the strategically located Arctic archipelago of Svalbard on Monday, at a time of increased interest in the resource-rich polar region from the U.S., Russia and China.
Arctic Alliances: The Royal Norwegian Visit to Svalbard
Norwegian royals' visit to Svalbard highlights the Arctic's growing strategic importance amidst rising global interest from the U.S., Russia, and China, considering its valuable resources and geopolitical significance. As European leaders emphasize Arctic solidarity, concerns over military use and territorial governance remain focal points.
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