Defense and Security

NATO’s Arctic Command: A Case for the Expansion of NATO’s Mission in the High North

Establishing NATO’s Arctic Command would be a strong deterrant in the High North, representing a boon to regional

Pending Finnish and Swedish NATO Membership and the Future Relevance of ASFR and CHOD

As Finland and Sweden bid to join NATO, the Alliance could become the premium venue for discussions on security issues

For Norway, the risk of conflict in the Arctic has increased

For Norway, Arctic security consists of different threats in the short-to-long run, all of which have become

In the Fog of War: Russia Raises Stakes on the Russian Arctic Straits

Russia mulls law to substantiate its claims in the Arctic straits. The navigational rights through the Russian Arctic

Neo-Colonial Security Policies in the Arctic

Security policies are often framed as neutral decisions. However, colonialism plays a role in deciding which policies

Geopolitics of Subsea Cables in the Arctic

Considering security and geopolitics, this article traces the evolution of recent Arctic subsea cable

Getting US Arctic Security Right

There are at least three different levels of US' Arctic security policy, which must be unpacked as the US is gearing up

Revitalizing France’s Sight on the High North: Arctic Environmental and Security Elements of the New French Polar Strategy

The 2022 French polar strategy features strong Arctic environmental and security aspects and displays a shift from

Arctic Military Infrastructure: The Olavsvern case

The development of the Olavsvern, from a military fuel depot to an important naval base for NATO, has spanned four