The European Union’s Geopolitical Quest for Northern Space

Does the EU follow a geopolitical rationale when building its Arctic policy? How does EUrope define its very own

Non-State Actors in the Arctic: Lessons from the Centennial of the Svalbard Treaty Negotiations

This article explores the role that non-state actors played in the Svalbard negotiations in 1919 and draws lessons for

Revisiting the Polar Code: Where Do We Stand?

Two years after the Polar Code’s entry into force, this article assesses steps to remedy gaps in its environmental

Beyond Polar Bears: Biodiversity Loss Threatens Life in the Arctic

Biodiversity loss threatens sustainable development. In order to prevent further biodiversity loss, we need

The Arctic Institute’s Reaction to the Outcome of the 11th Ministerial Meeting of the Arctic Council

The Arctic Institute's Reaction to the Outcome of the 11th Ministerial Meeting of the Arctic Council in Rovaniemi,

The Arctic Institute’s Reaction to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s speech in Rovaniemi ahead of the AC Ministerial Meeting

The Arctic Institute Press Release ahead of the 11th Ministerial Meeting of the Arctic Council in Rovaniemi, Finland,

Costs and Reality of Reforming the Arctic Council

This article points to issues about reforming the Arctic Council, such as the costs of restructuring and the nature of

Can International Law Protect the Arctic from Oil Spills?

While treaties establish binding obligations to cooperate in response operations, a gap existis in regulating the

No Race for the Arctic?

This article examines the nexus between the legal regimes for offshore licenses and the rates of industry activity in