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Denmark assumed the rotating chairmanship of the Arctic Council, taking over from Norway.
Aspect | Details |
Established | 1996 |
Nature | Intergovernmental forum — does not deal with military/security issues |
Mandate | Promotes cooperation on environmental protection, sustainable development, and Indigenous rights in the Arctic region |
Member Countries | 8 Nations: Russia, US, Canada, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden |
Permanent Participants | 6 Indigenous organizations representing Arctic peoples |
Observers | States and Non-States organizations can be Observer (Total 38)
India has been an Observer since 2013. |
Recent Tensions | Post-2022, following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, 7 members paused cooperation with Russia, previously the largest Arctic player and former Council chair. |
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