Politics and Strategy

“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

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