Russia’s Arctic Corridor: Between Ice and Isolation
Absent a series of shifts, Russia’s Northern Sea Route will likely remain a niche corridor that is not predictable or de-risked enough to attract the world’s container giants.
Outsider Geopolitics: To Be, or Not to Be, in the Arctic
Outsiderness in the Arctic is not a fixed condition but rather a relational and narrated identity for states such as Turkey and France, and institutions like the EU.
Neorealism’s Regional Blindspot: The Arctic and South China Sea
Neorealism’s greatest flaw isn’t in its core assumptions about power and security, but in its inability to recognize that the international system is not experienced in a consistent manner.
Between Myth and Reality: Soviet Legacies in the Russian Arctic
While seven of the eight Arctic states are NATO members, Russia is still a significant opponent in the region due to the size of its northern coastline and historical conditions.
The End of an Exceptional History: Re-Thinking the EU-Russia Arctic Relationship
Putin’s invasion of Ukraine may lead to the geopolitical awakening of the European Union and a renewed focus on the Arctic relationship with Russia.
Interview – Edythe E. Weeks
Edythe Weeks discusses development and competition in outer space and the polar regions, cybersecurity, and misconceptions around the Cold War space race.
Opinion – The Politics of Antarctica
With Antarctic politics, the Antarctic Treaties System must be transformed into a common heritage regime targeting the interests of all humanity in order to protect the continent.
Interview – Sherri Goodman
Sherri Goodman discusses climate change as a national security threat, water security, the Arctic, her career with the US Government and gives her advice to young scholars.
Interview – Sebastian Knecht
Sebastian Knecht discusses the importance of the Arctic Council, the role of NGOs in Arctic governance, and the limited impact of Obama’s oil exploration moratorium.
Interview – Katarzyna Zysk
Prof. Zysk explains Russia’s use of non-military means for strategic ends, its approach to world order and its neigbours, and the influence of the Trump administration.
