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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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Frozen Frontiers: China’s Great Power Ambitions in the Polar Regions

Chinese scientific research and commercial investments in the Arctic and Antarctica have elevated China’s voice in polar affairs, but its growing physical footprint in the world’s most remote frontiers also advance China’s broader strategic and military interests.

Digital Report by Matthew P. Funaiole , Brian Hart , Joseph S. Bermudez Jr. , and Aidan Powers-Riggs — April 18, 2023

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Arctic Security after a Year of War

Hosted by Lillan and Robert D. Stuart Jr. Center in Euro-Atlantic and Northern European Studies
January 25, 2023 • 4:00 – 4:45 pm EST
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China's Arctic Dream

A look at China’s ambitions in the Arctic and its potential strategic and economic impact on the U.S. 

Report by Heather A. Conley — February 26, 2018

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China’s Polar Push: A Conversation with Marc Lanteigne

In this episode, Dr. Marc Lanteigne joins us to discuss China’s increasing diplomatic and scientific activity in the Arctic. He explains Beijing’s White Paper on the Arctic and what it means for Chinese ambitions. We also explore the implications for other countries with interests in the Arctic.
 

Podcast Episode — February 26, 2018

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Global Leaders Forum: Timo Soini, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Finland

As Finland's chairmanship of the Arctic Council approaches the one year mark, Minister Soini will provide an update on Finland's priorities, including environmental protection, strengthening connectivity, meteorological cooperation, and education.

Event by Heather A. Conley and Timo Soini — February 7, 2018

China Launches the Polar Silk Road

China’s interest in the Arctic seems to be driven by potential energy, commercial, and geopolitical benefits, but each comes with a caveat.

Newsletter by Jane Nakano and William Li — February 2, 2018

Maritime Futures and the Bering Strait Region

A new CSIS report, Maritime Futures: The Arctic and The Bering Strait Region, describes the impact of the increased connection of distant economies through Arctic maritime routes and the urgent need to enhance protection of U.S. Arctic coastline and territorial waters.

Event by Heather A. Conley and Rear Admiral Michael F. McAllister — November 29, 2017

Maritime Futures

Significant diminishment of the Arctic ice cap is propelling the advent of a new, blue water ocean and, with it, new commercial and economic opportunities.

Report by Heather A. Conley , Andreas Østhagen , and Matthew Melino — November 28, 2017

U.S. Coast Guard: Priorities for the Future

Please join CSIS and the United States Naval Institute (USNI) for a Maritime Security Dialogue event featuring  Admiral Paul F. Zukunft, Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard, for a discussion on the U.S. Coast Guard's future priorities.

Event by Admiral Paul F. Zukunft , Vice Admiral Peter H. Daly, USN (Ret.) , and Kathleen H. Hicks — August 1, 2017

America’s Arctic Economic Ambitions: Opportunities and Limitations

Does significant physical change in the Arctic, represented by receding glaciers, rapidly changing ecosystems, and diminishing sea ice, translate into significantly new economic opportunities? Are Arctic economics hype or real? How is the United States preparing for a more commercially accessible and potentially economically viable Arctic? Our keynote speakers and subsequent panel will discuss the opportunities and limitations confronting economic, commercial, and infrastructure initiatives in this resource-rich and heightened risk environment.

Event by Heather A. Conley — July 19, 2017