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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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A Conversation with U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan on Defending the Arctic

Back to the Future: The Geopolitical Centrality of the North Atlantic and Arctic
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A Conversation with U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan on Defending the Arctic
Event by John J. Hamre and Senator Dan Sullivan — June 26, 2019

The Cost of Doing Nothing: Maritime Infrastructure Vulnerabilities in an Emerging Arctic
Congressional Testimony by Heather A. Conley — May 8, 2019
The Implications of U.S. Policy Stagnation toward the Arctic Region
Report by Heather A. Conley and Matthew Melino — May 3, 2019

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

Maritime Transportation in the Arctic: The U.S. Role
Congressional Testimony by Heather A. Conley — June 7, 2018

Back to the Future: The Geopolitical Centrality of the North Atlantic and Arctic
Event by John J. Hamre , Heather A. Conley , and H.E. Gudlaugur Thór Thórdarson — May 16, 2018

The Arctic of the Future: Strategic Pursuit or Great Power Miscalculation? - Panel I
Transcript — May 10, 2018

The Arctic of the Future: Strategic Pursuit or Great Power Miscalculation?
Event by Heather A. Conley — May 8, 2018

Arctic Temperatures and Greenland Politics Heat Up
Commentary by Heather A. Conley and Jon Rahbek-Clemmensen — March 9, 2018

China's Arctic Dream
Report by Heather A. Conley — February 26, 2018
