In the aftermath of WWII, American efforts to acquire the island ramped up, including a proposed swap that included oil-rich ...

It's a vast territory. Gracing the Arctic, much of it is frozen. It's sparsely populated. It holds vast natural resources. Its location makes it geopolitically important. In case of war, the country ...

Russia lost a war in Crimea in the 1850s, leaving the country deep in debt. To ease that burden, Russia cut a real estate deal with the U.S. government, selling its colony of Alaska to the Americans.

Trump Putin Alaska Summit has become a major topic across global media and social platforms. The meeting between the two leaders has not only highlighted present-day diplomacy but also revived ...