My work focuses on the political dynamics in the Arctic / High North region, with a particular emphasis on security and geopolitics. I work on describing the complexities of cooperation and conflict in the Arctic and the interests and actions of various engaged actors (Norway, EU, USA, China), as the region is changing both physically and politically. My research also draws on Arctic experiences and case studies to understand the concept of maritime boundaries (and related disputes) more broadly, looking at the who “owns” the ocean and the geopolitical dynamics that follow.
Academic background
- Senior Research Fellow, Fridtjof Nansen Institute, Oslo (since 2019)
- Fulbright Scholar, at Harvard University & Woodrow Wilson Center (2021-2022)
- Associate Professor, Bjørknes University College (responsible for course ‘Geopolitics in the Arctic’) (Since 2018)
- PhD International Relations, University of British Columbia (UBC) (2015-2019)
- Visiting researcher, Brenn School of Environmental Science & Management, University of California Santa Barbara (2019)
- Research Fellow, Fridtjof Nansen Institute, Oslo (2017-2019)
- Program Coordinator and Research Fellow, Norwegian Institute for Defence Studies (IFS), Oslo (2014-2017)
- M.Sc. European Politics and International Affairs, London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) (2009-2010)
- Bachelor Political Economy, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) (2006-2009)
Professional experience
- Senior Advisor, High North Center, Nord University Business School, Bodø (part time), (since 2015)
- Global Fellow, Woodrow Wilson Center, Washington DC (since 2021)
- Senior Fellow, The Arctic Institute, Washington DC (since 2011)
- Acting Director, North Norway European Office, Brussels (2013)
- Advisor, North Norway European Office, Brussels (2010-2014)
- Visiting research fellow, Munk-Gordon Arctic Security Program, Toronto (2013)
- Research intern, Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), Washington DC (2011)
PROJECTS
BOOKS
PEER-REVIEWED ARTICLES AND CHAPTERS
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In Michael E. Goodsite and Niklas Swanström (eds), Towards a Sustainable Arctic: International Security, Climate Change and Green Shipping. World Scientific, 2023, pp. 1-24.
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Canadian Naval Review, Vol 18, No 1, 2022, pp. 37-40.
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Internasjonal Politikk, Vol 81, No 1, 2023, pp. 60-76. In Norwegian.
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In Andrey Mineev, Anatoli Bourmistrov and Frode Mellemvik (eds), Global Development in the Arctic: International Cooperation for the Future. Routledge, 2022, pp. 47-62.
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In Olav Schram Stokke, Andreas Østhagen and Andreas Raspotnik (eds), Marine Resources, Climate Change and International Management Regimes. Bloomsbury, 2022, pp. 197-212
OTHER PUBLICATIONS
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FNI-rapport 4/2023. Lysaker, FNI, 2023, 11 s. (In Norwegian)
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The European Centre of Excellence for Countering Hybrid Threats, Hybrid CoE Paper 18, May 2023
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Forskning.no, January 31, 2023. In Norwegian.
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In Katarina Tracz (ed), Stronger Together - Sweden and Finland on the Road Toward NATO. Stockholm Free World Forum & Konrad Adenauer Stiftung, 2022, pp. 101-134.
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Dagens næringsliv, December 1, 2022. In Norwegian.
RELATED RESEARCH AREA(S)
IN MEDIA
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Krigsskip i Oslo: – Hadde det ikkje vore for Russland, ville det neppe vore her (Warship in Oslo)
NRK, May 24, 2023. In Norwegian.
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Norge skal lede det «viktigste forumet» om Arktis. Da kan ikke Russland ignoreres. (Norway is to lead the "most important forum" on the Arctic. Russia cannot then be ignored.)
Aftenposten, May 11, 2023. In Norwegian.
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– Samarbeidet i Arktisk råd er dypt forankret i de arktiske statenes forskningsmiljøer (- The collaboration in the Arctic Council is deeply rooted in the Arctic states' research environments)
High North News, May 10, 2023. In Norwegian.
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Skal ha trappet opp markeringen av 9. mai i Barentsburg: – Aldri vært en sånn markering før (Stepped up 9th of May parade in Barentsburg)
NRK, May 9, 2023. In Norwegian.
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Slik ble seiersdagen markert på norsk jord - Har aldri skjedd før ('Never happened before')
Dagbladet, May 9, 2023. In Norwegian.