Andreas Østhagen

High North Dialogue 2015 – Arctic Business & Security

Ever been to the High North Dialogue Conference in Bodø, Norway? If not, read our conference report from the 2015

Coast Guards in the Arctic – Troubles Ahead?

Striking the right balance on coast guards fleet structure, investments and presence is no easy task for Arctic coastal

Another Step Forward? The Council of the European Union Puts the Arctic on the Table

Are the latest conclusions on the Arctic by the Council of the European Union a step forward for the EU's Arctic

Ukraine Crisis and the Arctic: Penalties or Reconciliation?

Although tensions are high between Russia and the West due to the Ukraine crisis, the Arctic remains a theatre for

To Svalbard and Beyond – The European Parliament is Back on its Arctic Track

Three years after its last resolution on Arctic issues, the European Parliament has adopted another resolution dealing

From Seal Ban to Svalbard – The European Parliament Engages in Arctic Matters

As we are nearing elections to the European Parliament, its Members are actively discussing Arctic matters, such as the

Canada and the Arctic: An Ambiguous Relationship

Canada holds a prominent place in the Arctic but when its policy approach displays a gap between rhetoric and factual

Why We Aren’t Ready for an Active Arctic

Concerns are growing over the possibility of a major incident in Arctic waters, but states are not yet ready for a more

Arctic Oil and Gas: The Role of Regions

Arctic offshore developments highlight the relationship between regional interests and related systemic constraints in