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.
Japan moves to promote rule of law in Arctic
The government is aiming to enhance a free and open international order based on the rule of law in the Arctic
Svalbard-research becomes more important for China
China’s Polar Research Institute agrees to prepare joint Arctic scientific projects with Russian partners. This became clear during a recent visit to Barentsburg on Svalbard.