New economic developments between Russia and China in the Arctic seas brings into question whether the United States has lagged behind in similar areas. Although the United States continues to demonstrate military capability with Nordic allies, there are still areas to improve on to secure U.S. economic interests.Read more...
Climate Security Programs Director Jessica Yllemo and Tucker Hamilton write on Arctic Security for Ted Stevens Center’s Journal of Arctic and Climate Security Studies.Read more...
Arctic warming will impose distinct consequences on geopolitical positions and the balance of power, especially for Russia and China.Read more...
The Arctic Ocean is a productive and vital marine environment that is vulnerable to illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing and over-exploitation.Read more...
Cooperation within the Arctic Circle is necessary to mitigate the effects of climate change and prevent further militarization in the region.Read more...
The Biden Administration should elevate the Arctic's public profile to address the full scope of security implications of a melting Arctic.Read more...
Increasing international attention to the Arctic necessitates greater cooperation in the region. The U.S. and Russia should collaborate on search and rescue coordination, environmental protection, and oil spill response and prevention. Read more...
On December 15, commentary from ASP Chief Operating Officer Andrew Holland was featured in a highnorthnews.com article on Congress authorization of three additional polar icebreakers.Read more...
Host Andrew Holland and Audun Halvorsen, State Secretary at the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, discuss Norway's priorities in the Arctic, multilateral diplomacy in the region, and the U.S.'s strategic role in the Arctic.Read more...
