Politics and Strategy

Polar Expertise in China’s 14th Five-Year Plan

Drift ice camp in the middle of the Arctic Ocean as seen from the deck of the Chinese research icebreaker Xue Long.

The Arctic in China’s Subnational 14th Five-Year Plans

China’s Subnational 14th Five-Year Plans show how provincial governments, ministries, industries, and other actors

What the 14th Five-Year Plan says about China’s Arctic Interests

What does China's 14th Five-Year Plan says about the country's Arctic Interests and the future of the Polar Silk

The Arctic for China’s Green Energy Transition

Studies have shown the importance of Arctic oil and gas for China, which can enhance its energy security by

China and the Arctic: Reflections in 2023

Pavel Devyatkin reflects on China’s role in the Arctic after a work trip to the Ocean University of China in

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

The Arctic Institute’s 2023 Series on the European Union’s Arctic Policy – Final Remarks

The Final Remarks of The Arctic Institute's 2023 Series on the EU's Arctic Policy concluded the Series and provides an

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