Law and Governance

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

India in the Arctic: Advancing a Path for Strategic Autonomy Beyond Russia

While supporting a rules-based order in Indo-Pacific, New Delhi seems content to cooperate with Russia in the

The Arctic Council in the Shadow of Geopolitics

The Arctic Council is under cross-pressure between the consequences of the Ukraine war and Trump's views on Greenland

After Norway, What’s Next? The Kingdom of Denmark and the Arctic Council’s Future

The Arctic Council ends Norway’s chairship as Denmark prepares to lead. The AC's direction now depends on Denmark’s