Commentary

High North Dialogue 2015 – Arctic Business & Security

Ever been to the High North Dialogue Conference in Bodø, Norway? If not, read our conference report from the 2015

‘Western’ Sanctions will not create a Chinese-Russian Alliance

Western economic sanctions will speed up and intensify Russian orientation to Asian and especially to Chinese markets

America is Not (Yet) an Arctic Nation

The U.S. is not an Arctic nation but could use its Arctic Council chairmanship to create a better understanding of its

How We Learned to Stop Worrying About China’s Arctic Ambitions: Understanding China’s Admission to the Arctic Council

Should we truly worry about China's enhanced Arctic ambitions and the related steps taken by the Asian

Why We Aren’t Ready for an Active Arctic

Concerns are growing over the possibility of a major incident in Arctic waters, but states are not yet ready for a more

U.S. National Strategy for the Arctic Region: Strong Foothold or on Thin Ice?

The White House revealed its national strategy for the Arctic region a week before the Arctic Council ministerial

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

Where Did All the Ice Go? The Media’s Coverage of the Greenland Melt Event

The sheer number of headlines exaggerating the importance of the recent melt event in Greenland is staggering and poses