Commentary

Securing Our Digital Lifelines: Quantum Technology and the Battle for Arctic Supremacy

Safeguarding Arctic undersea cables with quantum technology is critical, as our digital lifelines are the target of

NATO and the Trump Challenge: Navigating the Alliance’s Priorities in a Shifting Climate and Security Landscape

Trump 2.0 might significantly undermine NATO’s climate change adaptation plans, particularly in the Arctic

Sanction-Proof? Russia’s Arctic Ambitions and the China Factor

Western sanctions fail to halt Russian Arctic energy projects. China's support raises questions about sanction

NATO in the Arctic: The Arctic Institute’s NATO Series 2024-2025 (Part I)

TAI's NATO Series 2024-2025 examines the NATO’s role in a changing Arctic, characterized by climate woes and rising

The Arctic Institute’s Arctic Extractivism Series 2024: Conclusion

This series explored Arctic extractivism, leaving us with reflections in all forms and burdens, tangible, emotional,

Russia’s Queenside Castling in the High North: A Strategic Risk or Opportunity for the West?

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has split one Arctic into two. Its engagement with new actors presents new risks and

The Arctic Institute’s Arctic Extractivism Series 2024: Introduction

This series explores Arctic extractivism, expanding the definition of extractivism and what it means for Indigenous and

Bridging NATO and the EU: Sweden’s Strategic Role in Space

Due to its space sector, Sweden is well positioned to spearhead initiatives for enhanced space collaboration between

Svalbard and Geopolitics: A Need for Clarity

Norway has been silent on several geopolitical aspects in its latest Svalbard white paper. This silence has