Andreas Østhagen

Arctic Oil and Gas: A Regional or Global Concern?

Due to environmental concerns, Arctic oil and gas is being scrutinized by governments, local inhabitants and the

The Arctic Dialogue in Brussels: Are we talking about the same ‘Arctic’?

With the number of Arctic seminars in Brussels, like the Arctic Dialogue, increasing, one often wonders about the

The EU and the Arctic: A Never Ending Story

The development of an EU Arctic policy is still in its infancy but already feels for many observers as a never ending

Developing North American Arctic Offshore Oil and Gas: A Comparative Study – Part 2

The development of North American Arctic offshore oil and gas is co-determined by a number of internal factors that

Does the EU Need an Arctic Strategy?

At the recent “Geopolitics in the High North” conference, the EU’s need for an Arctic strategy was the main topic

Developing North American Arctic Offshore Oil and Gas: A Comparative Study – Part 1

North American oil and gas has seen the most rapid changes in terms of opening up for exploratory drillings in coastal

Mind the Map

Andreas Østhagen provides his insights on how the European Union needs a light touch in the Arctic

In a Cold Seat

Andreas Østhagen discusses America’s ambitions in the Arctic and how the US is currently situated in a rather cold

To Drill or Not to Drill: Arctic Petroleum Development and Environmental Concerns

Numerous factors influence the decision to exploit natural resources in the Arctic region and impact Arctic petroleum