Japan Series 2026

The Arctic Institute’s 2026 Japan Series: Conclusion

The conclusion of The Arctic Institute's 2026 Japan in the Arctic series speculates on the future trajectory of

Liminal Diplomacy at the Poles: Japan’s Disaster Risk Reduction and the Making of Arctic Order

Japan's DRR activities are not merely technocratic but strategic middle-power diplomacy, serving as soft power and

The Role of EU-Japan Collaboration in Trans-Arctic Cable Development

EU–Japan collaboration on trans-Arctic cable development depends on public authorities shaping digital infrastructure

Legal and Scientific Cooperation in the Context of Japan Canada Relations: Pathways for Increased Arctic Cooperation?

Japan and Canada explore the potential for cooperation in the Arctic through legal and scientific

Towards a Shared Arctic Vision: Japan and the Nordic States in an Interconnected World

The Arctic’s commercial and security challenges could deepen cooperation between Japan and the Nordic

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

The Role of Russia in Japan’s Arctic Policy

Russia’s place in Japan’s Arctic calculus reflects a deeper struggle between economic pragmatism and strategic

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