Arctic on the Edge: Geopolitical, Environmental, and Economic Repercussions of the Russia-Ukraine War
How has the Arctic become a new frontier for geopolitical tensions?
Even before Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Arctic states were on thin ice. While governance through bodies like the Arctic Council appeared insulated, strategic rivalry was growing. NATO increased military exercises in response to Russia’s expanding presence, and the Ukraine conflict further heightened tensions, drawing the Arctic into the geopolitical spotlight.