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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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A Roadmap for U.S.-Russia Relations

The CSIS Russia and Eurasia Program and the Russian International Affairs Council are pleased to present the findings from their forthcoming report, "A Roadmap for U.S.-Russia Relations." 

Event by John J. Hamre , Igor Ivanov , Andrey Kortunov , Sergey Rogov , OIeg Stepanov , Olga Oliker , and Kathleen H. Hicks — March 23, 2017

BP Energy Outlook

The CSIS Energy & National Security Program invites you to join us for a discussion on the BP Energy Outlook with BP Chief Economist Spencer Dale. The BP Energy Outlook considers a base case, which outlines the "most likely" path for energy demand based on assumptions about future changes in policy, technology, and the economy. Beyond the base case, the Energy Outlook examines some of the key issues that will shape energy supply and demand through 2035 and explores possible alternative outcomes.

Event by Sarah Ladislaw and Spencer Dale — February 1, 2017

U.S.-Sino Relations in the Arctic

The emergence of the Arctic as a region of political and economic opportunity adds a new dimension to U.S.-China relations. Despite divergent priorities in the region, there are opportunities for greater cooperation.

Report by Heather A. Conley — January 30, 2017

In Defense of the Arctic: Assessing U.S. Security Concerns

In 2013, the Department of Defense released its strategy for the Arctic region, which discussed efforts to safeguard U.S. national interests and protect the homeland.

Event by Heather A. Conley , Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) , James J. Townsend, Jr. , and Admiral Gary Roughead (USN Ret.) — January 24, 2017

History Lessons for the Arctic

A new CSIS report, History Lessons for the Arctic: What International Maritime Disputes Tell Us about a New Ocean, seeks to draw important historical lessons for the future of Arctic maritime governance.

Event by Heather A. Conley , Dr. Alan D. Hemmings (via video teleconference) , Dr. Kristine Offerdal , and Dr. Nilufer Oral — December 19, 2016

History Lessons for the Arctic

This study examines three historical maritime disputes to draw lessons and insights for the future of maritime governance in a rapidly transforming Arctic.

Report by Heather A. Conley , Alan D. Hemmings , Kristine Offerdal , and Nilufer Oral — December 19, 2016