Commentary

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

Cross-Boundary Listening: Social Expertise in Arctic Governance

Arctic expertise requires social expertise—working across boundaries. In times of geopolitical tension, social

Svalbard: A Testing Ground for Future Authoritarian Ambitions

Svalbard is being tested by Russian and Chinese gray-zone tactics. Norway must find a way to enforce the Svalbard

Greenland: Why the Sale of Land is a Legal Anachronism

Modern international law prioritizes self-determination and Indigenous rights, rendering the sale of Greenland by

Dispatch from Guangzhou: Stabilizing US-China Relations in the Arctic

Insights from a recent work trip to Guangzhou highlight how Chinese Arctic experts view cooperation with the United

Greenland Today, Svalbard Tomorrow?

With international law in crisis, could Trump's Greenland threats foreshadow Svalbard's fate? Norway must uphold the

Trump & Greenland: Is There Logic in the Chaos?

Trump’s fixation on Greenland signals a troubling shift in international politics, forcing Denmark to confront

Ukraine’s Potential Role in NATO’s Arctic Defense

Russia’s pressure in the High North boosts Arctic security needs, with Ukraine’s drones offering NATO new

How to lose Western Allies in the Arctic 101

The American effort to acquire Greenland may disrupt transatlantic relations. Previous U.S. attempts to obtain the