Since March 2020, Airmic has been issuing Friday Reading, a curated series of readings and knowledge resources sent by email to Airmic members. The objective of Airmic Friday Reading was initially to keep members informed during the Covid-19 pandemic. Today, Airmic Friday Reading has evolved in scope to include content on a wide range of subjects with each email edition following a theme. This page is a searchable archive of all the readings and knowledge resources that have been shared.
Friday Reading Edition 240 (14th March 2025)
Most of the 56,000 people who live on the island don’t want to be under the control of Denmark or President Trump – but we must seek consensus and plan carefully before any referendum, writes Aka Hansen.
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Friday Reading Edition 240 (14th March 2025)
US president Donald Trump says he wants the US to take over Greenland. The country is part of the Kingdom of Denmark, and Mr Trump says Denmark should 'give it up' for the defence of the free world. Many people think it will never happen. But could it? If so, how?
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Friday Reading Edition 240 (14th March 2025)
Why does President Trump want Greenland?
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Friday Reading Edition 240 (14th March 2025)
Amid reports that the Northern Sea Route will see its first Panamax container vessel transit later this year, Global Risk Dialogue looks at the main causes of shipping incidents in Arctic waters.
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Friday Reading Edition 240 (14th March 2025)
Swiss Re's SONAR report covers future threats including potential clashes over new trading routes in the Arctic.
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Friday Reading Edition 240 (14th March 2025)
The House of Commons Defence Committee released a report back in 2018 looking at defence developments in the High North. It should serve as a timely reminder of defence priorities, both among decision-makers in London and the general public.
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