Law and Governance

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

More Political Theatrics as Russia wants to Denunciate UNCLOS in the Arctic – Leave the Performances for the Bolshoi

Russia considers exiting UNCLOS yet must still follow international law. Is this a strategic move or just Kremlin

The US Arctic Gambit: Testing the Limits of UNCLOS

US challenges norms by publishing extended continental shelf limits and fueling calls for Russia's UNCLOS

India in the Arctic: Legal Framework and Sustainable Approach

India's AC observer status aims at a sustainable Arctic policy, balancing economic benefits, diplomatic ties, and

Norway, the Kingdom of Denmark and Sweden Should Prioritize Societal Security to Help Saving the Arctic Council

Societal security should be given more attention in the Arctic Council which Norway, Denmark and Sweden chair for the

What does the 2023 “Letter of Intent for Cooperation on the Pikialasorsuaq” mean for the Inuit of the region?

What are the legal implications of the 2023 Letter of Intent for Cooperation on the Pikialasorsuaq for the Inuit of the

Sweden in NATO: How NATO Membership Could Change Stockholm’s Strategic Posturing

This article explores the potential impact of Sweden's NATO membership on the country's strategic posturing in the

Time for Systems Thinking in the Arctic? The Need for Aligning Energy, Environmental and Arctic Policies in the European Union

This article introduces the concept of systems thinking and provides a framework of how the EU can apply it on its

How to streamline Sámi rights into Policy-Making in the European Union?

Uncertainties in land use in Sápmi are raising governance issues while demonstrating the need for respecting Sámi