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CSIS’s Europe, Russia, and Eurasia Program and the Energy Security and Climate Change Program provide analysis and policy recommendations on the growing geopolitical and strategic challenges in the Arctic.

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

Will Finland and Sweden Join NATO?
Critical Questions by Colin Wall , Sean Monaghan , and Pierre Morcos — April 15, 2022

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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

Will Finland and Sweden Join NATO?
Critical Questions by Colin Wall , Sean Monaghan , and Pierre Morcos — April 15, 2022

Russia’s Climate Gamble
Report by Colin Wall , Ben Cahill , Heather A. Conley , Nikos Tsafos , Cyrus Newlin , and Andrew Lohsen — September 24, 2021

Invisible and Vital: Undersea Cables and Transatlantic Security
Commentary by Colin Wall and Pierre Morcos — June 11, 2021

Russia’s Northern Fleet Deploys Long-Range Interceptors to Remote Arctic Base
Commentary by Matthew P. Funaiole , Joseph S. Bermudez Jr. , and Colin Wall — April 14, 2021

U.S.-Russian Arctic Relations: A Change in Climate?
Commentary by Colin Wall and Heather A. Conley — March 31, 2021

Leveraging Allies and Partners
Brief by Colin Wall and Rachel Ellehuus — January 28, 2021

Deep Dive Debrief: Strategic Stability and Competition in the Arctic
Brief by Eric Brewer , Rebecca Hersman , and Maxwell Simon — January 6, 2021

Surprise and Stability in the High North
Commentary by Rachel Ellehuus , Johannes Gullestad Rø , Robin Allers , and Ingeborg Bjur — December 14, 2020
