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What will NATO do with its giant Arctic footprint?
Europe

What will NATO do with its giant Arctic footprint?

The accession of Sweden and Finland means the alliance truly dominates the region, agitating already frail relations with Russia

COP28: Will there be an honest stocktaking on climate?
Global Crises

COP28: Will there be an honest stocktaking on climate?

Our national security establishment needs to reorder its priorities … urgently.

Big Chill: Pressure builds among Russian, Western militaries in Arctic
Europe

Big Chill: Pressure builds among Russian, Western militaries in Arctic

Cooperation is out, great power competition is in.

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Global Crises

Russian aggression gives US excuse to focus military, and more, on Arctic

In its new strategy, Washington will “seek to uphold international law, rules, norms, and standards in the Arctic.”

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Global Crises

Arctic military build-up poses new geopolitical and climate risks

A recent Senate proposal would needlessly create conditions for conflict with Russia while generating more greenhouse gas emissions.

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Global Crises

How the war in Ukraine has altered the Arctic's regional dynamics

Western countries are stuck between the need to condemn Russia while at the same time needing Moscow’s cooperation.