Lillan and Robert D. Stuart Jr. Center in Euro-Atlantic and Northern European Studies

The Stuart Center produces forward-looking research and analysis on the changing geopolitical trends and dynamics in Northern Europe and the Arctic

In honor of the life and achievements of the late Robert D. Stuart Jr., former U.S. Ambassador to Norway, and his wife Lillan, the Stuart Center is dedicated to greater understanding of Northern Europe’s political, security, economic, and energy developments with a strong focus on the regional implications of a rapidly changing Arctic; revitalizing NATO’s collective defense and security cooperation role in Northern Europe; and strengthening the Euro-Atlantic partnership as a whole.

The Stuart Center is overseen by an Advisory Council comprised of engaged transatlantists who are leaders in the diplomatic, security, and political fields, as well as experts in Northern European and Arctic affairs. Geographically diverse, the Stuart Center Advisory Council membership includes representation from the five Nordic countries, the Baltic region and the United States.

With support from the Stuart Center, CSIS launched the Arctic Military Activity Tracker in 2021. Recognizing that the Arctic is an increasingly militarized region and that its geopolitical importance is growing, the tracker serves as an up-to-date repository of military incidents for use by experts, policymakers, and academia.

 

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Arctic Military Activity Tracker

Strategic competition has arrived in the Arctic. With such a significant increase in military activity, the purpose of the CSIS Arctic Tracker is to provide an up-to-date repository of military incidents for use by experts, policymakers, and academia.

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The Northern Connections online magazine features original content from leading scholars and practitioners, illuminating today’s policy challenges and the trends that will affect the future of the Arctic.

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Arctic Geopolitics: The Svalbard Archipelago

Tensions in the Arctic among great powers have increased since Russia's invasion of Ukraine. But the unique status of the Norwegian archipelago Svalbard complicates this broad geopolitical framing of the region.

Brief by Andreas Østhagen Otto Svendsen and Max Bergmann — September 14, 2023

Arctic Security after a Year of War

Russia’s war in Ukraine has been felt in the Arctic, where tensions are increasing. This event launches a new CSIS Europe, Russia, and Eurasia Program report that outlines security developments since the invasion, as well as their implications for the United States and NATO.

Event — January 25, 2023

The Russian Arctic Threat: Consequences of the Ukraine War

The impact of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine has been felt in the Arctic, and military tensions are increasing. This CSIS report outlines key security developments and describes the nature of the Russian threat in the Arctic after a year of war. 

Brief by Colin Wall and Njord Wegge — January 25, 2023

Artificial Intelligence and the Arctic

In this edition of Northern Connections, two experts in artificial intelligence examine the implications of this technology for national security and climate research in the Arctic.

Report by Colin Wall Lieutenant Commander Michael Bielby and Lillian "Doc" Alessa — December 2, 2022

Will Finland and Sweden Join NATO?

One consequence of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine may be the exact thing Russian president Vladimir Putin, the war’s architect, did not want: the enlargement of NATO, starting with Finland and Sweden.

Critical Questions by Colin Wall Sean Monaghan and Pierre Morcos — April 15, 2022

The Joint Expeditionary Force: Global Britain in Northern Europe?

Last week leaders of the Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) met in London to discuss their support to Ukraine. What is the JEF and how does it fit into the architecture of European security? What does it say about Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s flagship Global Britain agenda?

Commentary by Sean Monaghan — March 25, 2022