The future of Arctic security demands a serious evaluation of this new geopolitically tense environment and how climate change impacts the Arctic in unexpected ways that have strategic consequences. By Gabriella Gricius
The Arctic Circle Assembly was held in the Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre, Reykjavík, Iceland, on October 16–18, alongside the Arctic Circle Business Forum at the Reykjavík EDITION on October 16–17.
Arctic geopolitics and security are defined by a cooperative aspect, which differentiates them from the mainstream interpretation of challenges and speculation of potential threats. This cooperative aspect is supported by shared interests among the Arctic States and Indigenous Peoples and made possible by the specific features of Arctic geopolitics, security and governance. They form a ...
The Arctic Council was established to promote sustainable development and environmental protection in the Arctic Region. It has provided effective cooperation between the eight Arctic States with many tangible results.
The Northern Research Forum, as an Icelandic-Finnish initiative, was an example of a pioneering Northern partnership for dialogue- and knowledge-building. This international and expert-based platform for an open discussion, and a project for interdisciplinary research, on relevant Northern and global issues played an important role in Arctic expert cooperation. It was also important for ...
The Arctic reflects today’s global challenges: peaceful and cooperative dialogue over conflict, sustainable development over exploitation, and shared responsibility over indifference or, worse, aggression. The Arctic is a natural indicator of change. It can sense and amplify not only climatic shifts but also geopolitical transformations.
The Arctic is a lived space — home to vibrant communities, unique ecosystems, and cultures that have endured for generations in harmony with the environment. When talking about the Arctic, we must talk about human rights, Indigenous Peoples’ rights.
The Polar Dialogue unites global experts and policymakers to address scientific challenges and foster collaboration on the Arctic, Antarctic and Himalaya - Third Pole region.
For Germany, the Arctic is a key arena for upholding the rules-based international order, and that includes the law of the sea. Freedom of navigation, and secure maritime routes are crucial for the global economy, however, we need to be prepared to react to challenges to the security of the region.
The Arctic Circle Assembly is the largest annual international gathering on the Arctic, attended by up to 2500 participants from over 70 countries. The Assembly is held every October in Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Center and the Reykjavik EDITION, Iceland.
