Defense and Security

High North Dialogue 2015 – Interview with Michael Byers

In cooperation with the 2015 High North Dialogue we conduct a series of podcast interviews with some of the speakers:

Coast Guards in the Arctic – Troubles Ahead?

Striking the right balance on coast guards fleet structure, investments and presence is no easy task for Arctic coastal

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

The Arctic Institute’s Reaction to the Appointment of Retired Admiral Robert Papp as U.S. Special Representative for the Arctic

The appointment of Admiral Robert Papp as U.S. Special Representative for the Arctic represents an important step for

Ukraine Crisis and the Arctic: Penalties or Reconciliation?

Although tensions are high between Russia and the West due to the Ukraine crisis, the Arctic remains a theatre for

Arctic Dialogue 2014 – Interview with Captain Jonathan Spaner

In cooperation with the 2014 Arctic Dialogue we conduct a series of podcast interviews with some of the speakers:

The Arctic Institute’s Reaction to the Department of Defense Arctic Strategy

TAI Press Release in response to new Arctic strategy by the US Department of

Pragmatic Thinking: How the U.S. Coast Guard Is Making Do with Less in the Arctic

The U.S. Coast Guard further identifies its Northern efforts and outlines its engagement in the Arctic region in the

Explaining China’s Politics in the Arctic

Slowly but steadily also China creates an interest for the Arctic region, mainly driven by geopolitical considerations