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.
Facts About the Arctic in March 2025
After spending several weeks in the unfortunate position of lowest for the date, JAXA/ViSHOP Arctic sea ice extent has just risen above 2015.
Glaciers and geopolitics: Why Iceland matters for European security
Iceland may be small, but its strategic importance is vast. As Trump questions NATO commitments, European allies must step up before the Arctic becomes the next geopolitical flashpoint.
Trump order opening Arctic Alaska waters to oil leasing draws legal challenge
Environmental groups say, as they did 8 years ago, that Trump violated the law by revoking past presidential leasing-program withdrawals of Arctic and other waters.