Politics and Strategy

‘Prepared to Go Fully Kinetic’: How U.S. Leaders Conceptualize China’s Threat to Arctic Security

While consensus grows that China threatens Arctic security, U.S. leaders incorrectly view the threat to security as

Arctic Technopolitics and China’s Reception of the Polar Code

China's reception of the Polar Code, although supportive, reveals unease about Beijing's ability to participate in

A Brief History of the Arctic Council – Infographic

This infographic offers a glimpse into the history of the Arctic Council, telling a story of its main

A Framework for Sino-Russian Relations in the Arctic

Sino-Russian relations in the Arctic is a new area of cooperation, however, it develops in the broader bilateral and

Identity and Relationship-Building in China’s Arctic Diplomacy

In the past decade, China’s Arctic diplomacy has expanded significantly, despite geo-political constraints, due to

The tortuous path of China’s win-win strategy in Greenland

Looking at the relationship with Greenland, China's win-win strategy is facing some obstacles when aiming to improve

China and its Arctic Trajectories: The Arctic Institute’s China Series 2020

China’s Arctic engagement has increased considerably. The Arctic Institute’s 2020 series analyses China’s Arctic

The EU and its Arctic Spirit: Solving Arctic Climate Change from Home?

To find its true Arctic spirit, the European Union's path towards more Arctic involvement should essentially start

WANTED: A Sustained, Engaged, and Committed American Arctic Nation

The U.S. has the potential to act courageously and cooperatively across the Arctic, but it is up to Congress to support