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The Arctic: A Risk of Escalating Conflicts

Climate Change and the melting of the ice floes in the Arctic Ocean have presented new opportunities, which has generated the issue of managing the polar region among the major international powers.

The Future of Arctic Parliamentarian Cooperation: Challenges and Opportunities

How can we ensure continued strong parliamentary cooperation in the Arctic region during these challenging times and promote active democratic dialogue between elected representatives in the region?

Evidence-Based Policymaking in Pessimistic Times: Germany’s New Arctic Guidelines

To tackle the crisis of slow-moving political action and fulfil the policy’s promise of strengthening research cooperation, more science diplomacy beyond the STEM-disciplines is needed.

A time of great opportunity for reconfiguring the governance of the Arctic

In this guest article argues that the time is right to reduce tension in the Arctic and that in the current geopolitical situation de-escalation is possible.

The melting fortress: The United States, Canada, and the race against time in the Arctic

For years, Moscow has prioritized the Arctic as a critical pillar of its national security, opening or refurbishing over 50 military bases and scaling up military operations across the region.

The Arctic in Switzerland’s capital

The Polar Retrospective looks at stories of the past week that are related to the Arctic and Antarctic and focuses on one or more aspects.

Music stars perform on Arctic ‘iceberg’ in call for ocean and climate protection

British six-time Grammy winner, Jacob Collier, has collaborated with Norwegian alt-pop superstar, AURORA, for the first time in a magical performance in the Arctic, released today.

Can the West and Russia Co-operate to Save a Melting Arctic?

“Half the Arctic is now a black box of empty data” as Russian scientists and journalists no longer work with the Arctic Council

On the Arctic, India must think beyond just energy

India’s Arctic ties are crucial for monsoon stability and climate protection. Collaboration with the US is essential for safeguarding the region amidst geopolitical tensions.