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.
Macron´s twofold Arctic policy to gain influence in the Arctic Commentary: France is drumbeating an environmental cause as part of a wider geopolitical strategy to gain more influence over Arctic decision making in the future.
The Increasing Security Focus in China’s Arctic Policy Op-ed: "A scientific presence in the Arctic not only provides China with legitimate access to the region’s waters, but also the technical capabilities to map, survey and monitor the region". By Heljar Havnes and Johan Martin Seland.
Oil Spill in Siberia: Are We Prepared for Permafrost Thaw? Commentary: With a large share of Russian oil and gas industry concentrated in the Arctic, concerns arise over the preparation for the effects of climate change. Norilsk Nickel blames the oil spill on abnormally warm weather and thawing permafrost, which allegedly impacted the structural integrity.
Oulu is Well-Developed, Bodø is Well-Connected, and then you have Anchorage... The concept of ‘smart cities’ is linked to the use of modern technology to improve life quality in cities. Researcher thinks that ‘smart cities’ in the Arctic can contribute to attract people and making younger people stay.
Analysis: A New Canadian Government… So What? After six months under Trudeau, is Canada’s Arctic policy changing, asks High North News-correspondent Andreas Østhagen and his colleague Greg Sharp (The Arctic Institute) in this analysis.
Op-Ed: Coast Guard Cooperation with Russia in the Arctic HNN’s correspondent Andreas Østhagen writes about Coast Guard cooperation with Russia in the Arctic and how this has been largely untouched by the Ukraine crisis.
The EU’s Arctic Policy: Eventually Getting Somewhere? "2015 could become a seminal year for the EU’s Arctic engagement", The Arctic Institute's Andreas Østhagen and Andreas Raspotnik writes in this op-ed.
