Kathrin Stephen

The EU as a Prospective Permanent Observer to the Arctic Council: Footholds, Virtues, Concerns and Obstacles (Part 2)

A permanent EU observer role in the Arctic Council would not have substantial governance implications for Arctic

The EU as a Prospective Permanent Observer to the Arctic Council: Footholds, Virtues, Concerns and Obstacles (Part 1)

A permanent EU observer role in the Arctic Council would not have substantial governance implications for Arctic

Further Steps Towards a Comprehensive EU Arctic Policy: Is the EU Getting There?

Is the new Joint Communication on Developing a European Union Policy towards the Arctic Region creating a comprehensive

U.S. to Open More of the Arctic Ocean to Exploration as Part of 5-Year Drilling Plan

US policymakers are currently outlining plans for the post-2012 development of hydrocarbon exploration in their Arctic

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

Canada in the Arctic – Arctic Shipping: Routes, Forecasts, and Politics

Canada takes a cautious economic standpoint on the prospects of Arctic shipping (routes) but sovereignty is a major

Canada in the Arctic – Arctic Oil and Gas: Reserves, Activities, and Disputes

Canada shows significant interest in its Arctic oil and gas resources; disputes do not play a big

Holy Grail or Next Cold War? Metaphors for Describing the Arctic

Authors of newspaper have made great use of metaphorical tools to describe the state of the changing Arctic as venue of

EU Arctic Policy: Caught between Energy Security and Climate Change

The EU Arctic Policy is currently caught between questions of energy security and climate change and does not follow a