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Val Muzik

Email:

valerie.muzik@thearcticinstitute.org


Twitter:

@VKMuzik


Working Location:

Vancouver, Canada


Languages:

English


Val Muzik is a Research Associate at The Arctic Institute. Her PhD research at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, Canada focuses on international theory and the security and governance implications of computational technologies for threat perception and assessment, both within and beyond the Arctic. Other research themes that Val has previously presented and published on include Arctic multi-track diplomacy and the intersections between security, data, and virtuality.

Previously, Val was the lead writer of the Institute’s weekly news analysis publication, The Arctic This Week’s Take Five, from 2016-2017, and has been involved with the Model Arctic Council’s initiatives in the US and Finland.

Val holds a MA in International Relations from McMaster University and a BA (Hons.) in Political Science from York University.


COVID-19 in the Arctic – Infographic

This infographic traces the development of COVID-19 cases and measures to halt the spread in the Arctic from January to August 2020.

April 1, 2021

Carbon: Three Observations on Life, Death, and Uncertainty in the Permafrost

Carbon has a complex relationship with the permafrost– and our thinking. A philosophical perspective on carbon reveals some implications and pitfalls.

November 12, 2020

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 achievements.

May 12, 2020

Levels of EU Law – Infographic

EU law strongly affects the Arctic, with many of the European Union's legal competences being in policy fields that are key to the region.

March 10, 2020

What’s not to Lichen? Infographic

Lichens are essential to Arctic tundra ecosystems, but their decline is problematic for caribou and the people who depend on them.

November 12, 2019

The Reach of Arctic Research – Infographic

A summary of the types of research being conducted in the Arctic, its global impact, and where major hubs of Arctic Research reside.

September 17, 2019

The Future of Arctic Farming – Infographic

Vegetable production is on the rise in the Arctic, giving hope for a more affordable and sustainable supply of high quality fresh vegetables.

August 6, 2019

The Arctic This Week Take Five: Week of August 14, 2017

Take Five is The Arctic Institute's weekly redux on the Arctic's most important stories, published every Friday.

August 18, 2017

The Arctic This Week Take Five: Week of August 7, 2017

Take Five is The Arctic Institute's weekly redux on the Arctic's most important stories, published every Friday.

August 11, 2017