Indigenous Rights and Issues

Sweden’s Forthcoming Arctic Strategy: A Preview

Three sets of policy categories will feature prominently in Sweden’s yet to be realised (2026) Arctic

Cross-Boundary Listening: Social Expertise in Arctic Governance

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

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

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

The Dark Side of NATO Expansion – Part II

NATO’s Arctic expansion is portrayed as a win for the democratic West but threatens the transnational unity of the

The Dark Side of NATO Expansion – Part I

NATO’s Arctic expansion is portrayed as a win for the democratic West but threatens the transnational unity of the

Copenhagen’s ‘Sorry’ Must Mark the Beginning and Not the End of Denmark’s Atonement

Denmark’s apology for its 'dark chapters' in Greenland’s treatment is portrayed as a win for justice, but greater

Restraint, Diplomacy, and Restoring Arctic Exceptionalism

Restoring Arctic exceptionalism could boost US-Russia ties, aid climate action, and harness Indigenous knowledge on

The Arctic Institute’s Knowledge Production in the Arctic Series 2025: Final Remarks

TAI's 2025 Knowledge Production Series explored contested Arctic knowledge, highlighting tensions between science and