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Nima Khorrami

Email:

[email protected]


Working Location:

Stockholm, Sweden


Languages:

Dari, Farsi


Nima Khorrami is a Research Associate at The Arctic Institute. His areas of interest and expertise lie at the intersection of geopolitics, infrastructure and technology.

At The Arctic Institute, his research is mainly focused on Sweden’s Arctic policy, (digital) connectivity, Arctic shipping and the future of Arctic Council. Nima also regularly contributes to various news and analytical outlets on both Arctic and non-Arctic related issues. He has written for the EU ObserverHigh North NewsCarnegie Endowment for International Peace, and Eurasia Net amongst others.

Nima is a proud alumni of Nottingham University and the London School of Economics.


The Arctic Institute’s 2026 Japan Series: An Introduction

The Arctic Institute's 2026 Japan in the Arctic series presents Japan’s shift from science-led engagement to strategic Arctic balancing.

February 24, 2026

Rethinking Sweden’s Arctic Reluctance

This article refutes the idea of Sweden as a reluctant Arctic actor, showing it leverages its identities to exert power in the Arctic.

September 30, 2025

The Missing Link in Canada-Nordic Arctic Cooperation: Digital Research Infrastructure

Canada-Nordic cooperation in the Arctic should articulate a comprehensive cooperative framework on digital research infrastructure.

September 9, 2025

Bridging the Frontiers: Why Sweden should integrate its Arctic and Indo-Pacific Strategies

Merging its Arctic and Indo-Pacific strategies would allow Sweden to develop a more coherent and synergistic approach to foreign policy.

June 17, 2025

India in the Arctic: Advancing a Path for Strategic Autonomy Beyond Russia

While supporting a rules-based order in Indo-Pacific, New Delhi seems content to cooperate with Russia in the Arctic.

June 5, 2025

Expanding Horizons: The UAE’s Strategic Foray into the Arctic

This article explains the dynamics of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) emerging Arctic strategy and the role of Russia and Norway in it.

December 10, 2024

NATO and the Trump Challenge: Navigating the Alliance’s Priorities in a Shifting Climate and Security Landscape

Trump 2.0 might significantly undermine NATO’s climate change adaptation plans, particularly in the Arctic region.

November 26, 2024

Bridging NATO and the EU: Sweden’s Strategic Role in Space

Due to its space sector, Sweden is well positioned to spearhead initiatives for enhanced space collaboration between NATO and the EU.

August 13, 2024

Sweden’s Strategic Shift: Navigating NATO Membership and the Path Forward

This article charts the path to Swedish NATO membership and reviews the benefits of having Stockholm as a member for both NATO and Sweden.

April 23, 2024