Facts About the Arctic in April 2025
However, since then the graph has been “flatlining” and extent is now above 2019 and rapidly approaching the rest of the recent pack.
The Arctic Ocean as Kin: Rethinking Law through Relational Care
As sea ice melts and ocean temperatures rise, the region faces escalating threats such as ocean acidification, increased pollution, and disrupted migratory patterns, with consequences that ripple far beyond the Arctic itself.
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.
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.
What’s driving the changing face of Arctic geopolitics?
Rarely in the news, the Arctic has returned to the spotlight following the return of Donald Trump as US president. But who owns this polar region, and why is it so important to Arctic nations?
Introducing the Arctic as a Strategic Geopolitical Pillar for India
Following the Ukraine invasion and Sweden’s and Finland’s accession to NATO, the Arctic is being viewed as the next “battlefield”.
The 2025 Maximum Arctic Sea Ice Extent
The time has arrived to start taking a close look at the assorted different Arctic sea ice extent metrics, in order to ascertain their respective maxima for 2025.