Over the Circle

Among the growing list of non-Arctic states with extensive interests in the circumpolar north, the Netherlands stands out, not because of its size but rather due to its considerable contributions to the study of the region over a period of several centuries. In recent years, the country has begun to pay greater attention to the emerging… Continue reading The Netherlands in the Arctic: Clear Skies and Choppy Waters →

On 1 November, the 2018 edition of the Arctic Yearbook was published online, featuring chapters on numerous aspects of Arctic development, economics and politics. Among the essays featured in this year's edition is a piece co-written by OtC's editor, Marc Lanteigne, along with Lau Øfjord Blaxekjær, (Researcher at the Nordic Institute of Asian Studies, Copenhagen, Associate… Continue reading New Chapter: ‘The Polar Silk Road & the West Nordic Region’ →

  A recent article in the venerable Arctic policy blog Cryopolitics, which discussed the failed attempt [paywall] by a Chinese construction firm to invest in the planned refurbishing of key airports in Greenland, suggested that this incident was but a minor setback in Beijing’s overall economic diplomacy in Nuuk, as well as the Arctic as a whole.… Continue reading Do Oil and Water Mix? Emerging China-Greenland Resource Cooperation →

The Russian Arctic has begun to take on greater international visibility of late, for a variety of reasons. These include recent moves by the government of Vladimir Putin to re-establish a stronger military presence along its Arctic coast, as well as the growing economic interest in the region, most notably in regards to potential fossil… Continue reading Russia’s Arctic Policy: Which Roads to Take? →

This year’s Arctic Circle conference, one of the largest events dedicated to the comprehensive study of the circumpolar north, featured a diverse set of subjects ranging from hard science to complex political policies, as well as talks by specialists from across the professional spectrum. An estimated two thousand attendees from over sixty countries, (including from as… Continue reading Arctic Circle 2018: Mirrors and Windows →