Arctic Energy
Backgrounder: China’s Arctic Strategy
Beijing isn’t letting geography get in the way of it establishing a robust presence in the next great frontier of geopolitical competition.
Greenland: A New Frontier of Great Power Competition
In opening its doors to foreign investors, an independence-minded Greenland could be ushering in a new era of geopolitical competition in the Arctic.
Outlook 2020: Oil Markets
Assessing market risks and potential winners and losers in the year ahead.
China’s Evolving Arctic Policy: Two Geopolitical Threats
With an expanding icebreaker fleet, land purchases around the GIUK gap, and perhaps even a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier in the near future, China is becoming a force to be reckoned with in the Arctic.
The Ice Dragon: China’s Arctic Policy
What’s behind China’s longstanding geopolitical interest in the Arctic region?
Russia in the Arctic: Friend or Foe?
Russia is making great strides in the Arctic. Should other Arctic Council states be concerned?
The Kuril Islands: Power Projection and Resource Protection
The disputed Kuril Islands have a key role in Putin’s vision of an empowered Russia.
US to Take the Arctic Council Reins, But Where Will it Steer?
The United States is set to take over chairmanship of the Arctic Council, but will tensions over Ukraine block any real progress in the region?
Greenland Polls Yield No Clear Direction on Mining
Last week’s election result has brought more questions than answers concerning the future of Greenland’s mining industry.
Canada Falling Short on Arctic Sovereignty
Canada’s Harper government has failed to achieve its goal of asserting Canadian sovereignty in the Arctic.