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"Moreover, the new Arctic Foreign Policy heavily emphasizes the importance of the United States as Canada’s Arctic ally, neglecting to provide possible strategies to respond to the in-coming Trump administration and anticipated tensions and challenges over disputed areas such as the Beaufort Sea." Check out our latest report by Jessica Stewart and Branka Marijan - "Canada’s new Arctic foreign policy: Can it meet a complex reality?" https://lnkd.in/gAMPKmii

As we turn to geopolitical and environmental considerations in arctic geographies we can't ignore the national and international First Nations bodies that are not only stakeholders but active participants.

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

The Arctic Century is near, and Greenland is the key My colleague Dr Dwayne Menezes has written a compelling piece on Greenland’s rising influence and its critical role in geopolitics, commerce, and culture in what will become the Arctic Century. It’s a must-read for understanding today’s shifting dynamics From its vast reserves of critical minerals to its strategic position along key Arctic shipping routes, Greenland holds immense geopolitical and economic significance. As Greenland gains autonomy, it raises the question: Is Denmark still a necessary intermediary, or has its role become redundant? Instead of relying on outdated, heavy-handed approaches— what Dwayne aptly describes as "flashes and flexes of cowboy masculinity"— the U.S. must focus on respectful diplomacy and collaboration, ensuring a mutually beneficial partnership with Greenland. What are your thoughts on Greenland’s rise and its potential to redefine the Arctic and beyond? How should the U.S. be approaching the Greenland issue?

I don't share this author's take on Canada needing to invest on an Arctic Grand Strategy on the premise of already being a global diplomatic power. In Quebec we'd call such assertion "pêter plus haut que son trou". But a Canadian Grand Strategy for the Arctic is certainly a critical pathway to our future National Power. And it needs to be "Grand", because the traditional instruments of national power ("DIME" for Diplomatic, Informational, Military and Economic) are seriously lacking in the big "R", for Resilience. And behind it an "I" for physical infrastructure. Few organizations seem to understand this better than Arctic 360. Little of this argument is new to Arctic-focused communities, nor is there a lack of consensus in being one crisis away from large Federal investments in the North. But without a Grand Strategy and the accompanying data for all stakeholders to understand the physical, environmental and social complexities of the Arctic, it will once again be "shots in the dark", Nanisivik-style. Moreover, few organizations have the competence to see such strategy through. It needs the sort of complexity-informed approaches and systemic thinking the Federal Government has proven unable to produce with the Indo-Pacific Strategy. It is not a coincidence that the Canadian Armed Forces | Forces armées canadiennes Canadian Forces College and the Canadian School of Public Service has used the Arctic as the context by which they train leaders to deal with complexity, partnered with Archipelago of Design. But to continue, the vanes of industry collaboration closed in panic since "ArriveScam" will need some easing. P.S. If you are not aware of how ill-suited Nanisivik is to Canada's Arctic needs, I certainly recommend engaging with Colonel (Retired) Pierre Leblanc. Enlightening! #GIS #Arctic #Nanisivik #ResoluteBay #GrandStrategy #CAF #CSPS #EsriCanada #Arctic360 #NationalSecurity #GovernmentofCanada

#WorldWarIII is more likely to start in the #Arctic than in the South China Sea around #Taiwan. Why? A war started in the #Pacific would involve only two major powers, the #US and #China and thus would stand some chance to be contained. By contrast, a war in the Arctic would involve many more powers, all of them bordering either directly or indirectly on the Arctic. Read more 👉 https://lnkd.in/dsGznumm

As the alliance between Russia and China deepens in the Arctic, the frozen region is becoming more critical than ever in international relations. Read more about what experts have been discussing at the East-West Center: https://lnkd.in/eKb8nK5A

🚨 The Arctic is becoming a Strategic Battleground – and Canada must act NOW! 🗞️China’s latest move of sending three icebreakers into the Arctic sends a clear message: they're in it for the long haul — commercially, scientifically, and militarily. https://buff.ly/47uOJ2h ⏳While China builds its capabilities and expands its presence, the U.S. faces delays, and Canada continues to fall further behind. 🇨🇳Global powers are making their Arctic ambitions clear, with or without Canada's inclusion. 🇷🇺 We need to take proactive measures before it’s too late, and this starts by holistically understanding the hazard risks unique to the nation's Arctic region from a trans-jurisdictional perspective rather than a traditional regional lens. 🤝JOIN A GROW TEAM of transdisciplinary volunteers who are creating a HI/RA that has the opportunity to be the basis for how Canada approaches the future of public and private Arctic operations. DOWNLOAD: https://lnkd.in/gSnh-5X3 LEARN MORE: www.opdebeeck.ca 🇨🇦This is Canada's opportunity to step up and protect its interests in this critical region. ?WILL YOU HELP IN THIS MOMENT OF NEED? #CanadaFirst, #ArcticStrategy, #CanadianSovereignty, #CanadaSecurity, #ProtectTheNorth, #CanadaLeadership, #ArcticDefense, #FutureOfCanada, #CanadaInnovation, #CanadaInAction, #NationalSecurityCanada, #CanadianArctic, #CanadaGeopolitics, #CanadaCollaboration, #CanadaRisks, #CanadaStrategicLeadership, #CanadianPartnerships, #ArcticOpportunities, #StrongerTogetherCanada

The Arctic has clearly been on China's mind the last few years, as is evinced by terms like "西北航道" (Northwest passage) and "沿岸国" (littoral state) making regular appearances in PRC press conferences. Principles such as "尊重、合作、共赢、可持续 " (respect, cooperation, win-win result[s] and sustainability), which specifically addresses China's approach to handling Arctic waters, have been highlighted in larger publications as well. In light of an article released on CNN just today titled "China’s Coast Guard claims to have entered the Arctic Ocean for the first time" (https://lnkd.in/ernN6-fh), it's probably a good time to revisit China's 2018 White Paper titled "China's Arctic Policy". Read it in parallel here: https://lnkd.in/eqvVC7E6

Kirkenes, a small town in Norway, is poised to become a key stop on China’s Polar Silk Road, as climate change makes Arctic shipping routes more viable. As ice melts #climatechange along the Northern Sea Route, Kirkenes is strategically located to link China with Europe #globalpowershift positioning itself as a vital port for future international trade. What will happen to the king crabs city…