Law and Governance

Greece’s Inaugural Antarctic Foray: A New Chapter in Polar Engagement

This article examines the scientific value and geopolitical significance of Greece's first official delegation of

Uncertainty and Tension: Russia reacts to Trump’s Greenland Proposal

How has Russia reacted to Trump's Greenland acquisition proposal? Officials and commentators in Russia predict

Trump Sparks Renewed Interest in Greenland: But ‘Greenland Belongs to the People of Greenland’

Trump’s Greenland remarks ignite debate on sovereignty and independence, emphasizing self-determination amid Arctic

The Pentagon’s New (Upside Down) Arctic Map

The 2024 DoD Arctic Strategy continues America’s recalibration of Arctic cooperation for an increasingly bifurcated

The Future Battlefield is Melting: An Argument for Why the U.S. Must Adopt a More Proactive Arctic Strategy

A proactive U.S. Arctic strategy doesn't detract from the Pacific, but can focus on China while hindering adversary

How Scotland is Carving out its Arctic Identity

By capitalizing on its status as the world's most northerly non-Arctic nation Scotland can strengthen informal

Arctic Mayors’ Forum: A New Seat at the Arctic Governance Table?

In the past years, a new forum has made its mark on Arctic discussions: the Arctic Mayors' Forum, representing one

Svalbard and Geopolitics: A Need for Clarity

Norway has been silent on several geopolitical aspects in its latest Svalbard white paper. This silence has

Shifting Ice: How the Russian Invasion of Ukraine has changed Arctic Circle Governance and the Arctic Council’s Path Forward

Arctic governance is hindered post Russia's invasion of Ukraine. To continue work in the Arctic, the Arctic Council