Towards a Svalbard Convention on Scientific Research: Building on the ATCM Model

An international convention on science research, as envisaged in the Svalbard Treaty and modelled on the ATCM, is vital

China’s Arctic Strategy and Hybrid Warfare: Targeting Governance and Strategic Responses

China is targeting the Arctic Council, exploiting governance gaps and promoting alternative frameworks that challenge

Americans Need to Better Understand Where Trump Administration Stands on Arctic Research

Americans need to better understand where the Trump Administration stands on Arctic Affairs and Arctic

The Arctic Institute’s 2025 China Series: An Introduction

The Arctic Institute's 2025 China in the Arctic series presents a holistic view of Chinese activities in the

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

Restraint, Diplomacy, and Restoring Arctic Exceptionalism

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

One Must Imagine Sisyphus Happy: Geo-Epistemology in the Arctic

This piece explores geo-epistemology, arguing that geo-epistemology shapes regional governance and knowledge

Arctic Exceptionalism as Myth, Method, and Mirror

The myth of Arctic exceptionalism sustains a negotiated regional order, even as geopolitical tensions challenge its