Arctic & Space
Arctic governance, territorial claims, space law, satellite security, and the militarisation of frontier domains.
Iceland’s Referendum: a Setback for the EU’s Ambitions in the Arctic
On August 29, the Icelandic people voted on a referendum whether to restart accession negotiations with the European Union. The “No” camp won, meaning that Iceland will not join the EU for the foreseeable future. This brief summarises the domestic debate within Iceland and will then focus on the …
NewSpace and Capitalism: Balancing Regulation and Innovation
NewSpace is changing the space sector as private companies take on a growing role in developing technologies and providing space-based services. This brief examines how governments can regulate security, environmental and public-interest risks while preserving competition and innovation.
The Securitisation of Arctic Science
About the Article How does the use of technological monitoring in the Arctic turn environmental information into a security issue? This article will explore how the environment is transforming a new reality in the Arctic by creating the realm of “environmental security”. It argues that the enviro…
European Securitisation of the Arctic: Moving Beyond NATO
In January, EU High Representative Kaja Kallas told the Arctic Frontiers Conference that the region can no longer be understood apart from Europe’s broader security anxieties.