Law and Governance

An Incomplete Renewal: The Case for an Arctic Dimension to the Lancaster House Treaties

The Lancaster House Treaties lack an Arctic dimension and must be updated to reflect strategic realities as competition

The Arctic Institute’s 2026 Polar Disaster Risk Reduction and Response Series: An Introduction

The Arctic Institute's 2026 Series Polar Disaster Risk Reduction and Response explores risks, and solutions in changing

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

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