Politics and Strategy

Small and Non-Aligned: Sweden’s Strategic Posture in the Arctic (Part I)

This article provides an overview of foreign and security policy-making in Sweden in general and towards the Arctic in

A Shifting Focus of U.S. Arctic Policy: China and Security, Front and Center

As its Arctic policy shifts to address military vulnerabilities and Chinese influence, Washington should re-consider

The European Union in Antarctica: An Emerging Area of Interest?

The European Union is increasingly developing an interest in Antarctica, especially in establishing Marine Protected

“The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly” – Three Levels of Arctic Geopolitics

This 15-minute video-presentation explores three levels of Arctic geopolitics: the international system, the regional

Data Hunting in Subzero Temperatures: The Arctic as a New Frontier in Beijing’s Push for Digital Connectivity

This article sheds light on the link between China’s polar and digital silk road strategies and how the former

Freezing Out Our Southern Neighbours: COVID-19 Travel Restrictions in Canada’s Arctic

Travel restrictions limit the spread of COVID-19. This article explores the legality of related travel restrictions in

‘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