France's Strategic Role in NATO's Arctic Ambitions

Thursday March 27th, 2025 at 10:00 am

A gray British Royal Navy Merlin MK2 Helicopter hovering next to the Amethyste Attack Submarine of the French Navy, during the NATO Steadfast Defender 24 exercise off the coast of Norway in 2024 over a dark blue sea

This event will explore the evolution of France’s interests in the Arctic, from its early scientific expeditions to its current political and military commitments. Speaker Alix Renaudin will join moderator Victoria Herrmann to examine the country’s contributions to NATO initiatives, to the activities of the Atlantic Alliance and attempts to identify strategicprospects following the 2022 French Polar Strategy. Ultimately, this webinar highlights how France’s evolving role in the Arctic enhances its regional influence and positions the country as a key player in shaping NATO’s presence in the region.

Alix Renaudin is a Lawyer specialized in International Law and serves as an Associate Legal Officer with the National Implementation Measures Program of the Verification Research, Training and Information Centre (VERTIC) in London. He holds degrees from Nice Côte d’Azur University and of the Lille Catholic University and is also a Research Fellow of the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO).

When: Thursday March 27, 2025 – 6:00 AM AK | 10:00 AM EST | 4:00 PM CET