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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

“The New Eldorado” with Dr. Julia Nesheiwat
Podcast Episode by Navin Thukkaram — December 3, 2021
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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

Geopolitics and Neglected Arctic Spaces
Report by Colin Wall , Rachel Ellehuus , Andreas Østhagen , Jon Rahbek-Clemmensen , Margrét Cela , and Pia Hansson — November 2, 2020

U.S.-Russia Relations at a Crossroads
Report by Heather A. Conley , Cyrus Newlin , Natalia Viakhireva , and Ivan Timofeev — October 29, 2020

Online Event: Russia's Military Posture in the Arctic
Event by Heather A. Conley , Katarzyna Zysk , and Michael Kofman — June 30, 2020

Will New Funding Rules Kill Alaska’s Oil Boom?
Commentary by Nikos Tsafos — June 29, 2020

Is the United States Having an ‘Arctic Moment’ on Icebreaker Acquisition?
Commentary by Heather A. Conley and Max Shafron — June 12, 2020

Online Event: Enhancing Security in the High North
Event by Heather A. Conley , Tone Skogen , and Rt. Hon. Tobias Ellwood MP — June 4, 2020
