Andreas Østhagen

Ukraine Crisis and the Arctic: Penalties or Reconciliation?

Although tensions are high between Russia and the West due to the Ukraine crisis, the Arctic remains a theatre for

To Svalbard and Beyond – The European Parliament is Back on its Arctic Track

Three years after its last resolution on Arctic issues, the European Parliament has adopted another resolution dealing

From Seal Ban to Svalbard – The European Parliament Engages in Arctic Matters

As we are nearing elections to the European Parliament, its Members are actively discussing Arctic matters, such as the

Canada and the Arctic: An Ambiguous Relationship

Canada holds a prominent place in the Arctic but when its policy approach displays a gap between rhetoric and factual

Why We Aren’t Ready for an Active Arctic

Concerns are growing over the possibility of a major incident in Arctic waters, but states are not yet ready for a more

Arctic Oil and Gas: The Role of Regions

Arctic offshore developments highlight the relationship between regional interests and related systemic constraints in

In or Out? The Symbolism of the EU’s Arctic Council Bid

Since launching its first Arctic communiqué in 2008, the European Union has strived to gain observer status in the

Arctic Oil and Gas: Assessing the Potential for Hydrocarbon Development in the Polar Region

Although the Arctic contains a vast amount of natural resources, its status as a “new energy province” should not

Hedging Bets: Oil and Gas in the Canadian Arctic

Higher hydrocarbon price levels and new technology have made the Canadian Arctic an attractive prospect for oil and gas