Law and Governance

Middle Power Deterrence: The Strategic Case for a Canada-Nordic Defence and Governance Alliance to Ensure a 21st Century Pax Arctica

Canada and Nordic middle powers can stabilize the Arctic through coordinated deterrence, governance, and shared

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

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

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

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