FOIP Goes Northward: Japan’s Maritime Identity and the Defense of Rule of Law in the Arctic

Japan aligns Arctic policy with its Indo-Pacific strategy as domestic and international pressures shape its maritime

Beyond the Northern Sea Route: The Developmental State and Japanese Arctic Energy Policy

Japan’s Arctic policy reflects its developmental state, with public–private partnerships shaping its strategy in

Japan’s Corporate Engines in the Arctic: Industrial Drivers of LNG, Shipping, and Technological Adaptation

Japan's Arctic strategy is evolving into an industrial framework to strengthen Tokyo's strategic autonomy and

Distinctive Characteristics of Japan’s Arctic Approach and Engagement with Arctic Governance

Japan’s Arctic policy since the 2010s shows a clear trajectory, shaped by enduring institutional foundations and

Strategic Posturing in Svalbard: A Game-Theoretic Account of Managed Rivalry and Its Implications for Arctic Stability

Svalbard shows how rivalry stays managed. Using game theory, this piece explains why it remains calm and what keeps

Rising Sun in the Warming Arctic: As Great Power Competition Returns to the Polar Region, Japan Is Positioned for Prominence

Japan’s Arctic engagement highlights its potential to re-emerge as a front-line state amid rapid environmental and

How Climate Change Amplifies Arctic Tensions, But Does Not Drive It

Climate change heightens Arctic security tensions, but the greater risk lies in how states respond in a transforming

Atlantic Chokepoint, Cognitive Front: Russian Influence Operations and the GIUK Gap

Russian influence operations targeting Greenland and Scotland risk nuclear instability and demand enhanced national

Charting New Waters: China’s Role in the Arctic Fisheries Agreement and Arctic Research

China’s role in CAOFA shows rising Arctic engagement, but turning scientific diplomacy into governance practice is