Defense and Security

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

Trump & Greenland: Is There Logic in the Chaos?

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

China’s Digital Footprint in the Arctic: The Strategic Role of Satellite and Subsea Cable Infrastructure

The role of satellite and subsea cable infrastructure in China’s strategy to strengthen its position in Arctic great

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

China’s Arctic Strategy and Hybrid Warfare: Targeting Governance and Strategic Responses

China is targeting the Arctic Council, exploiting governance gaps and promoting alternative frameworks that challenge

NATO’s Polar Pressure Point: The Svalbard Archipelago and the Russian Challenge

Svalbard faces Russian military build-up, disinformation, and diplomatic disputes, posing serious risks to NATO’s

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

Navigating Uncertainty: China-Russia Arctic Security Cooperation in a Game-Theoretic Framework

A game-theoretic analysis of China–Russia Arctic cooperation shows that uncertainty influences divergent