Senior Researcher+47 47330349
Russia's invasion of Ukraine changes the security policy landscape in the Arctic, and more specifically, the High North. Interest in the Arctic among journalists, researchers and politicians will increase in the future. At the same time, the danger of conflict in the Arctic is repeated and exaggerated, and different dynamics and issues are often mixed up.
The goal of this project is to contribute to a more enlightened and knowledgeable debate about the security and geopolitical conditions in the Arctic, especially with regard to the Norwegian High North.
Project Period: 2023-2026
FNI PROJECT LEADER
FNI PARTICIPANTS
Junior Researcher+47 90707040
PARTNERS
- Frode Mellemvik, Nord University.
- Torstein Dale-Åkerlund, Oslo New University College.
- Lene Kristin Grimstad, Oslo New University College.
- Kate Hansen Bundt, The Norwegian Atlantic Committe.
- Romain Chuffart, The Arctic Institute.
- Karen Van Loon, EGMONT: The Royal Institute of International Relations.
- Jean Louise De Brouwer, EGMONT: The Royal Institute of International Relations.
- Pierre Laboue, The French Institute for International and Strategic Studies (IRIS).
- Julia Tasse, The French Institute for International and Strategic Studies (IRIS).
- Lin Alexandra Mortensgaard, University of Copenhagen.
- Kristian Søby Kristensen, University of Copenhagen.
- Samu Paukkunen, Finnish Institute of International Affairs (FIIA).
- Jack Durkee, Wilson Center.
- Rebecca Pincus, Wilson Center.
- Jennifer Spence, Arctic Initiative (Belfer Center) Harvard University.
- Brittney Janis, Arctic Initiative (Belfer Center) Harvard University.
- Ed Arnold, Royal United Services Institute (RUSI).
- Rita dos Santos Costa, Atlantic Center.
- Luis Miguel Escudeiro da Costa, Atlantic Center.
- Brenda Dunkle, Ted Stevens Center.
- Randy Church Kee, Ted Stevens Center.
- Matthew Schell, Ted Stevens Center.
- Silja Bara Omarsdottir, University of Iceland.
- Christopher Weidacher Hsiung, Swedish Defence University.
- Whitney Lackenbauer, North American Arctic Defence and Security Network (NAADSN).
- Gunhild Høgensen Gjørv, Arctic University of Norway (UiT).
FUNDING
- The Norwegian Minsitry of Foreign Affairs
BOOKS
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Edward Elgar, 2023, 138 p.
PEER-REVIEWED ARTICLES AND CHAPTERS
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In K. Spohrová, D.S. Hamilton and J. Moyer (eds), Arktida a světový řád. Karolinum, 2024, pp. 357-378. In Czech.
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In Paul Midford, Jennifer Bailey, Katja Levy and Espen Moe (eds), Navigating East Asian Maritime Conflicts: Technological Change, Environmental Challenges, Global and Regional Responses. Palgrave Macmillan, 2024, pp. 127-150
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In Nukhet Sandal (ed), Oxford Research Encyclopedia of International Studies. Oxford University Press, 2024. DOI: 10.1093/acrefore/9780190846626.013.731
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In Østhagen (ed), Norway's Arctic Policy: Geopolitics, Security and Identity in the High North. Edward Elgar, 2023, pp. 23-37
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In Østhagen (ed), Norway's Arctic Policy: Geopolitics, Security and Identity in the High North. Edward Elgar, 2023, pp. 1-15
OTHER PUBLICATIONS
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Arctic Today, August 30, 2024.
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High North News, June 11, 2024. In Norwegian.
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FNI-rapport 2/2024. Lysaker, FNI, 2024, 9 p. In Norwegian.
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In Max Bergmann and Otto Svendsen (eds), Arctic Energy Security. Center for Strategic and International Studies, 2024, pp. 2-5.
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NRK Ytring, February 1, 2024. In Norwegian.
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Science Norway, 26 January, 2024.
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FNI Report 1/2024. Lysaker, FNI, 2024, 22 p.
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Aftenposten, January 1, 2024. In Norwegian.
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In Great Power Competition in the Atlantic. Atlantic Center, 2023, pp. 83-100.
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The Oxford Diplomatic Dispatch, Vol. 7, 2023.
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Forskersonen.no, November 18, 2023. In Norwegian.
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The Arctic Insitute, November 14, 2023.
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Aftenposten, November 14, 2023. In Norwegian.
RELATED RESEARCH AREA(S)
NEWS
- Arctic Security Conference 2024 at Litteraturhuset in Oslo
- FNI is getting ready for the Arctic Congress in Bodø
- Meet FNI at the Arctic Frontiers conference in Tromsø
- This week: CSIS Arctic Geopolitics Webinar
- Fridtjof Nansen Institute Preparing for the Arctic Circle Assembly 2023
- FNI's Svein Vigeland Rottem to Harvard
IN MEDIA
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BBC Weekend
BBC (radio), June 9, 2024.
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Strammer forskningsgrepet på Svalbard: – En markering (Tightening Research Control in Svalbard)
NRK Troms & Finnmark, June 2, 2024. In Norwegian.
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Svalbards sikkerhetspolitiske betydning (Norway Seeks Stronger Control on Svalbard)
NRK Helgemorgen (TV/radio), June 1, 2024. In Norwegian.
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Clash between China and Norway: beginning of a Third World War?
MSN, May 21, 2024.
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Unique Land In The Arctic Up For Grabs, Spurs China-Norway Tensions
NDTV.com, May 17, 2024.
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For sale: unique piece of land in strategic Arctic archipelago
AFP/ France24, May 17, 2024.
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Strid om eiendom på Svalbard (Property Dispute at Svalbard)
NRK Dagsnytt 18 (TV/radio) May 16, 2024. In Norwegian.
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Uenige med staten: – Da har du tredje verdenskrig! (Expert Disputes Svalbard Treaty Breach Claim)
NRK Troms og Finnmark, May 14, 2024. In Norwegian.
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Frontlinjestaten (The Frontline State)
Weekendavisen, April 19, 2024. In Danish.
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Kinas interesser i Kirkenes (China's interests in the Arctic)
NRK Helgemorgen (TV/radio), April 14, 2024.
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Støre: At Norges forhold til Russland er varig endret, er feil perspektiv (PM Støre: Norway's Relationship with Russia Not Permanently Altered)
Altinget.no, February 21, 2024. In Norwegian.
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Skandinavien bereitet sich auf einen Krieg mit Russland vor (Scandinavia prepares for war)
Frankfurter Rundscahu, February 19, 2024. In German.
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Ryssland "rasslar med sablarna" i Arktis (Russia "Rattles the Sabers" in the Arctic)
Aftonbladet, February 15, 2024. In Swedish.
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Rusland truer med at forlade vitalt organ for samarbejde i Arktis (Russia threatens to leave Arctic Council)
DR, February 9, 2024. In Danish.
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Analysis: Scandinavia Is Preparing for War
Foreign Policy, February 9, 2024.
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Битва за Арктику? Чому Норвегія та Данія так допомагають Україні у війні з Росією (Battle for the Arctic? Why Norway and Denmark Are Significantly Supporting Ukraine in the War with Russia)
BBC News Ukrainian Service, February 5, 2024. In Ukrainian. Russian version here. French version here.
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Norge må snakke med Russland (Norway must keep in touch with Russia)
NRK Troms og Finnmark, January 30, 2024. In Norwegian.
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Hvorfor er Arktis så interessant for verdens stormakter? (Why is the Arctic so interesting for great powers?)
NRK Ekko (radio/podcast), January 2, 2023. In Norwegian.
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Tidligere forsvarstopp om Arktis: – En av de farligste plassene i verden ('The Arctic is a Powder Keg')
NRK Troms og Finnmark, December 5, 2023. In Norwegian.
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Mener russiske forskningstokt i nord er forsøk på provokasjon (UiT Researcher: Russian Provocation Attempt)
NRK Troms og Finnmark, November 16, 2023. In Norwegian.
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Klimaendringer truer sikkerheten vår: – Bør forberede seg på en ny virkelighet (Climate Change Threatens Our Security: Prepare for a New Reality)
NRK Troms og Finnmark, October 28, 2023. In Norwegian.
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