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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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Canada's Role in Global Maritime Security
The CSIS International Security Program hosted a virtual featuring Vice-Admiral Angus Topshee, Commander of the Royal Canadian Navy, on Canada’s role in protecting the world’s oceans.
Transcript — November 3, 2023

The U.S. Coast Guard in an Era of Great Power Competition with ADM Linda L. Fagan
Transcript — October 17, 2023

“Arctic Geopolitics: The Svalbard Archipelago”: Audio Brief with Otto Svendsen
Podcast Episode by Otto Svendsen — September 15, 2023

Arctic Geopolitics: The Svalbard Archipelago
Brief by Andreas Østhagen Otto Svendsen and Max Bergmann — September 14, 2023
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Canada’s Role in Global Maritime Security

The U.S. Coast Guard in an Era of Great Power Competition with ADM Linda L. Fagan

Arctic Geopolitics: Svalbard and the European High North

Arctic Security after a Year of War

At a Crossroads: Finland's Perspectives on Transatlantic Security

Advocates for Democracy in Closed Spaces

Online Event: Russia's Military Posture in the Arctic

Online Event: Enhancing Security in the High North
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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
At a Crossroads: Finland's Perspectives on Transatlantic Security
Event — May 27, 2022
Will Finland and Sweden Join NATO?
Critical Questions by Colin Wall Sean Monaghan and Pierre Morcos — April 15, 2022
Advocates for Democracy in Closed Spaces
Event — December 6, 2021
“The New Eldorado” with Dr. Julia Nesheiwat
Podcast Episode by Navin Thukkaram — December 3, 2021

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