Andreas Østhagen

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

In or Out? The Symbolism of the EU’s Arctic Council Bid

Since launching its first Arctic communiqué in 2008, the European Union has strived to gain observer status in the

Arctic Oil and Gas: Assessing the Potential for Hydrocarbon Development in the Polar Region

Although the Arctic contains a vast amount of natural resources, its status as a “new energy province” should not

Hedging Bets: Oil and Gas in the Canadian Arctic

Higher hydrocarbon price levels and new technology have made the Canadian Arctic an attractive prospect for oil and gas

Dimensions of Oil and Gas Development in Greenland

Potential oil and gas activities in the waters around Greenland constitute a contentious issue in the debate on Arctic

Arctic Oil and Gas: A Regional or Global Concern?

Due to environmental concerns, Arctic oil and gas is being scrutinized by governments, local inhabitants and the

The Arctic Dialogue in Brussels: Are we talking about the same ‘Arctic’?

With the number of Arctic seminars in Brussels, like the Arctic Dialogue, increasing, one often wonders about the