Nordic Defense

Oslo, Norway (Rajeev Sharma)— In a strategic pivot aimed at securing the increasingly volatile High North, Canada and its Nordic allies have launched a new "Middle-Power Defense Initiative" to coordinate military procurement and Arctic security. The meeting, involving leaders from Canada, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Denmark, and Iceland, focuses on building a unified front to protect shared interests in the Arctic Circle as global tensions and melting ice reshape the region's geopolitics. The dialogue comes as Prime Minister Mark Carney seeks to transition Canada from what he described as "piecemeal" defense spending to a robust, integrated northern strategy. By aligning with…