Arctic Council Secretariat’s Post

For this weeks topic we talk about a subject that a lot of people are not even considering. The Next Arctic Strategy of the Trump Administration https://lnkd.in/g8ZNxjga

🌎 Greenland: Trump's 51st State or Just Bold Bluster? 🌍 The question is on the table again: Is Donald Trump serious about buying Greenland, or is it all a political spectacle? https://lnkd.in/e9s5ngpd His bold statement on Truth Social, declaring Greenland an "absolute necessity" for U.S. national security, has reignited debates about Arctic dominance, rare earth resources, and geopolitics. 🛡️💎 Could Greenland’s untapped natural wealth and strategic Arctic position make this move worth the cultural, economic, and diplomatic challenges? Or is this another audacious headline that will fade into history? While history shows U.S. interest in Greenland (remember 1946?), the hurdles—self-determination, massive integration costs, and resistance from Denmark—make the idea more complex than it appears. 🤔 🔗 Dive deeper into this polarizing topic: Greenland’s resources, Arctic strategies, and the clash between sovereignty and superpower ambitions. What’s your take: a calculated strategy or grandstanding? Drop your thoughts below! ⬇️ #Geopolitics #Greenland #ArcticStrategy #NationalSecurity #RareEarths #GreenlandStatehood #ArcticGeopolitics #InuitSovereignty #StrategicGreenland #ClimateChangeImpact #GreenlandResources

The Wall Street Journal "pursues exclusive stories, with the goal of breaking all important scoops". Even if it involves having to drive snowmobiles, dodging avalanches and braving the cold in the freezing Arctic…! The result: this captivating video report on our recent field research in Svalbard, conducted in collaboration with Delft University of Technology and The University Centre in Svalbard. While the decline of Arctic sea ice might not be on your mind every day, it’s an issue that affects us all. As they say at WSJ, “It’s Your Business.” 📽️ Watch the video and discover why this matters: https://lnkd.in/ek8WNpay Thanks Eve Hartley and Max Thurlow for going above and beyond to make the journey to Svalbard and report on the work of our team comprising of Aleksey Shestov, Hayo Hendrikse, Tim C. Hammer, Laura van Dijke, Fonger Ypma and Tom Meijeraan. UN Ocean Decade #ArcticResearch #ClimateChange #WSJFeature #Svalbard #TUDelft #UNIS #EnvironmentalAwareness #MustWatch

Canada-U.S. Arctic Cooperation It’s encouraging to witness Canada and the United States, long-standing allies and close friends, taking a significant step forward in Arctic collaboration with the creation of a joint task force to negotiate the Beaufort Sea boundary. In a rapidly changing Arctic landscape marked by new challenges and strategic competition, this collaborative effort exemplifies how democracies and allies can address complex local and global issues. By working jointly to clarify maritime boundaries and engaging meaningfully with Indigenous partners, Canada and the U.S. are establishing precedents for responsible conservation and sustainable use of Arctic resources. This is a shining example of what is possible when friends and allies unite to promote, protect, and defend shared values and environments. Let’s hope this inspires other democracies and their allies around the world to pursue similar collaborative approaches to global challenges. #ArcticCooperation #CanadaUSRelations #AlliesInAction #SustainableFuture https://lnkd.in/eCE2ZDsK

#Indigenous knowledge is paramount to ensure safety, as traditional experiences can help inform decisions moving forward. 

#ContactReport | Bianca Siem, University of Manitoba, explores a critical question in her piece for the Contact Report: what happens if the largest Arctic state (Russia) were to leave the Arctic Council? Click the link below to read more! https://lnkd.in/gH6Ye_2Z

I'm pleased to announce that my recent article, "On Thin Ice: The Arctic Council's Uncertain Future" has been published in Marine Policy, vol. 163 May 2024. Many thanks to my supervisor Prof. Valerie Oosterveld, and to Prof. Elizabeth Steyn, who has offered me a lot of guidance. #ArcticCouncil #Governance #ClimateChange #MarinePolicy #ScienceDiplomacy #Geopoitics

🌟 Check out the latest article by Iselin Németh Winther, a talented Junior Researcher at the Fridtjof Nansen Institute, exploring the Arctic Mayors’ Forum and its evolving role in Arctic governance. ❄️ #ArcticGovernance #LocalLeadership #FNI 📖 🌍

Imagine a future Arctic that is vibrant in its ecosystems, culture and economy? There was a lot of talk about a future vision for the Arctic at the recent Arctic Ecounters Sympoisum in Anchorage https://lnkd.in/d84CyUQa. The future is not written, we have the power to shape the future we want and dont have to accept a version others may want to impose. Articulating those visions is key - I wrote down mine here https://lnkd.in/dQFFRdT7 (pages 229-239).

In the first CAS Commentary after the summer holiday, I discuss China's interest in Arctic policy and the pushback it has created. Enjoy!