From Ice to Influence: Canada’s Arctic Interest
Canada’s Arctic region has emerged as a focal point of geopolitical interest, driven by its strategic location, abundant natural resources, and the profound impact of climate change.
Neorealism’s Regional Blindspot: The Arctic and South China Sea
The Arctic and the South China Sea present two vastly different theaters of geopolitical competition, yet involve the same principal actors – the United States and China.
Is the Arctic Prepared for a Large-Scale Cruise Ship Incident?
Cruise tourism is ever-growing in the Arctic, but is the region prepared for a large-scale cruise ship incident? The short answer is no.
Warming Arctic causes heat waves, floods in Europe
“Millions of people living on the coastline are in danger”, researchers warn after 2024 is declared the warmest year on record.
Low Fuel in Russia Sanctions
As global temperatures have risen, ice sheets have begun to melt in the Arctic, playing an important role in trade routes and military presence.
The Geopolitical Development in the Arctic Reflects the New World Order
UiT Researcher Rasmus Gjedssø Bertelsen rejects the idea of ‘Arctic exceptionalism’ and believes the Arctic mirrors the global power struggle between the East and the West.
Indigenous guides in the Arctic are training Canada’s military: ‘When they talk, I listen’
Facing new threats to its sovereignty, the country is looking to reaffirm itself as ‘an Arctic nation’
Indigenous Peoples’ Dialogue and Arctic Youth Dialogue
A broad range of Arctic stakeholders representing governments, international organisations, civil society, industry, research, indigenous and local communities will feed into the discussions.