The Evolving Concept of Arctic Exceptionalism: From Isolation to Geopolitical Leverage "Shifts in the region’s climate, along with changing geopolitical dynamics that are increasingly affecting the region, have begun to challenge the notion of Arctic Exceptionalism, with some calling it out as an illusion. To speak plainly, did we all get tricked?" asks High North Center director Andreas Raspotnik, Arctic Intitue director Romain Chuffart and Arctic Institute associate Pavel Devyatkin.
The Geopolitical Development in the Arctic Reflects the World Order, Says Researcher UiT Researcher Rasmus Gjedssø Bertelsen rejects the idea of 'Arctic exceptionalism' and believes the Arctic mirrors the global power struggle between the East and the West. He believes this Arctic divide will likely only escalate. The US with Trump in the forefront will also impact this relationship, but the country will still have major security policy interests in the region, he says to HNN.
