Defense and Security

Five Misconceptions in Arctic Security and Geopolitics

In analyses of the security situation in the Arctic, several things are bundled together. A little tidying up of could

2022 Russian Maritime Doctrine: Implications for NATO & the Future of Great Power Competition in the Arctic

With the publication of the 2022 Russian Maritime Doctrine, NATO must look forward to strengthening its deterrence

Arctic Collaboration: The Arctic Institute’s Spring Series 2023

The Arctic Institute’s 2023 Arctic Collaboration Series discusses the future of Arctic collaboration from various

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