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 Energy Security
Report by Max Bergmann, Otto Svendsen, Arild Moe, Anne Husebekk, Silje Elde, and Else Kristine Welde — January 31, 2024
Why the Washington Summit Should Focus on Europe
Report by Max Bergmann, Sean Monaghan, and Mathieu Droin — December 20, 2023
NATO’s Role in Protecting Critical Undersea Infrastructure
Brief by Sean Monaghan, Otto Svendsen, Michael Darrah, and Ed Arnold — December 19, 2023
Arctic Geopolitics: The Svalbard Archipelago
Brief by Andreas Østhagen, Otto Svendsen, and Max Bergmann — September 14, 2023
The Russian Arctic Threat: Consequences of the Ukraine War
Brief by Colin Wall and Njord Wegge — January 25, 2023
Artificial Intelligence and the Arctic
Report by Colin Wall, Lieutenant Commander Michael Bielby, and Lillian "Doc" Alessa — December 2, 2022
Geopolitics and Neglected Arctic Spaces
Report by Colin Wall, Rachel Ellehuus, Andreas Østhagen, Jon Rahbek-Clemmensen, Margrét Cela, and Pia Hansson — November 2, 2020
Shifting Currents in the Arctic
Report by Rachel Ellehuus, Admiral Paul Zukunft, Maj. Gen. Kim J. Jørgensen, and Rear Admiral Craig A. Baines — May 1, 2019
The Trident Returns
Report by Admiral Gary Roughead — October 26, 2018
China's Arctic Dream
Report by Heather A. Conley — February 26, 2018