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Review: Arctic Governance and Japan’s Foreign Strategy

The Japan Institute of International Affairs just released a report on Arctic Governance and Japan's Foreign

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

The Arctic Council: Underpinning Stability in the Arctic

This article scans the current Arctic security horizon and evaluates the developing role of the Arctic Council as

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

Taking Stock of the “Race(s) for the Arctic”

The use of the ‘race’ metaphor to describe Arctic developments is rather problematic as it is shallow and has

Opening Oil and Gas Development in the Arctic – A Conflict and Risk Assessment

The recent reopening of Alaskan Arctic waters to gas/oil development has sparked interest in the economic utilization

The EU as a Shipping Actor in the Arctic – Characteristics, Interests and Perspectives

The European Unions's future role as Arctic shipping actor will most likely focus on technology-related maritime

Dimensions of Oil and Gas Development in Greenland

Potential oil and gas activities in the waters around Greenland constitute a contentious issue in the debate on Arctic

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