Law and Governance

The Future Battlefield is Melting: An Argument for Why the U.S. Must Adopt a More Proactive Arctic Strategy

A proactive U.S. Arctic strategy doesn't detract from the Pacific, but can focus on China while hindering adversary

How Scotland is Carving out its Arctic Identity

By capitalizing on its status as the world's most northerly non-Arctic nation Scotland can strengthen informal

Arctic Mayors’ Forum: A New Seat at the Arctic Governance Table?

In the past years, a new forum has made its mark on Arctic discussions: the Arctic Mayors' Forum, representing one

Svalbard and Geopolitics: A Need for Clarity

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

Shifting Ice: How the Russian Invasion of Ukraine has changed Arctic Circle Governance and the Arctic Council’s Path Forward

Arctic governance is hindered post Russia's invasion of Ukraine. To continue work in the Arctic, the Arctic Council

Climate Change and Challenges of Navigation in the Arctic: How Safe are We?

Climate change with extreme weather events is already negatively impacting ship navigation in the Arctic

Shifting Ties: Navigating the Complexities of Russia-South Korea Relations and the New Arctic Geopolitics

With no sign of improvement on sight, cooperation between Russia and South Korea in the Arctic is likely to remain

Japan Steps Up Its Arctic Engagement

This op-ed summarizes Japan's latest Arctic strategy as Japan continues to step up its engagement in the Arctic

Russia’s Reaction to the US Continental Shelf Announcement: Political Posturing or Setting the Stage for a Big Move?

Russia rejects the US establishment of continental shelf’s limits, while leaving room for discussions on its own