Arctic News and Analysis
With chokepoints, energy, and supply lines now being the talk of many policymakers in light of the ongoing conflict in Iran, how are debates about the Arctic as an economic corridor being revived, and by whom?
This month, the United Arab Emirates became the most recent country to sign on to the Svalbard Treaty. This is the latest in a long string of policies created to solidify the UAE as a major polar player, at a time when concerns over geopolitics, the environment, and energy are reaching new highs.
After a difficult week in global affairs, the Roundup looks at the state of great power security in the Arctic, comments on NATO, and the rules of thumb for polar research.
It's back! The Arctic News Roundup has returned, covering events from all around the region.
As NATO deepens its presence in the far north, an ambitious new military cooperation deal between Norway and the United Kingdom is still another example of the blurring of distinctions between Arctic and Atlantic maritime security.
Over the Circle 