Russia’s Coercive Diplomacy in the Arctic

As Arctic great power competition heats up, Russia is managing its great power competition with the US through coercive

Environmental Détente: What can we learn from the Cold War to manage today’s Arctic Tensions and Climate Crisis?

The climate crisis is a global security threat. Science cooperation offers an exemplar to improve relations and

Recap of the Arctic Council’s Ministerial Meeting 2021 in Reykjavik

The Arctic Institute brings you highlights from the Arctic Council Ministerial Meeting 2021 in Reykjavik and quotes

Disaster Diplomacy for Svalbard

Svalbard epitomises disaster diplomacy possibilities, so exploring this disaster diplomacy assists with Arctic disaster

Arctic Security: Deterrence and Détente in the High North

Norway should adapt and respond to an assertive Russia by leaning more towards deterrence. Arctic security is paramount

Geopolitical Implications of New Arctic Shipping Lanes

The increasing accessibility of newly open Arctic shipping lanes and ports brings with them troubling geopolitical

Russia’s COVID Blinders: Arctic Policy Changes or Lack Thereof

There have been few COVID-related policy changes in Russia’s Arctic. Will Russian laborers have to fend for

Isolation and Resilience of Arctic Oil Exploration during COVID-19: Business as usual or Structural Shift?

Analysis of the effects of the pandemic on Arctic oil exploration, a key economic sector for the region and challenges

Vulnerable Communities: How has the COVID-19 Pandemic affected Indigenous People in the Russian Arctic?

Russian Arctic Indigenous people are vulnerable to COVID-19 and afflicted by the lockdown as well as climate