Arctic & Space
Biannual analysis of Arctic governance, territorial claims, space law, satellite security, and the militarisation of frontier domains.
Published biannually · Peer-reviewed
From Apollo to Artemis:
Q: Does the shift from the state-led Apollo program to the Artemis program represent a decline in U.S. state capacity or a strategic adaptation? A: While…
High North and “La Dolcevita”
The 2026 Italian Arctic Policy responds to the end of Arctic exceptionalism by defining Italy as a “Near-Arctic State”. Through the concept of…
Arctic Satellite Infrastructure
How does Arctic satellite infrastructure shape strategic, economic and security dynamics? Polar-orbiting satellites and Arctic ground stations create vital…
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Uniting technology partnerships with outer space
1. Can economic partnerships between the US and Gulf states based on technological exchange be broadened to incorporate space technologies and joint strategy?…
The Arctic as a Climate Driven Security Frontier
Main question: How does climate change reshape Arctic security dynamics? Argument: Environmental change acts as a structural driver, expanding access while…
The African Sky
Question: How can Africa maintain strategic autonomy while navigating the intensifying U.S.-China “space race”? Argument: Africa’s “space for development”…
Wiring the Arctic
Can the Arctic become a secure alternative to vulnerable global data corridors? Climate change and rising digital demand make Arctic submarine cables viable,…
From Orbits to Ecosystems
How should Europe govern space as it shifts from a technical domain to a strategic ecosystem central to security, economy and governance? Space has become an…
Strengthening Europe’s Orbit
Why is Europe still vulnerable in space despite its relevance? Europe’s defence remains nationally fragmented, with divergent doctrines, weak shared…
Norway’s Most Important Peace Project
– How does Norway’s new Arctic Strategy transform what was once “Norway’s most important peace project” into a cornerstone of national and European security? –…
First to the Moon
Nearly 60 years after the first space race ended, a new one is already forming between China and the USA. Getting to the moon first, being able to access its…
Just Another Trade Route?
Can the geopolitical situation in the straits of Malacca reveal possible future scenarios along the Northern Sea Route? Due to starkly contrasting…
Editorial: EPIS Report on Climate Policy & Environment Issue II
The environment is a silent victim in conflict that is beaten and abused with long-term consequences, acting as a threat multiplier for the effects of the…
Competing Futures
International Criminal Lawis ineffective at protecting the environment in conflict, perhaps stronger solutionsshould be in place, should the environment have…
Building Resilience in the Arctic
How can Arctic communities adapt to rapid climate change and growing geopolitical pressure? The Arctic faces compounding threats—from permafrost thaw to…
Climate Justice in EU Policy
How can the EU achieve climate goals while ensuring social equity? Climate action must be both environmentally ambitious and socially just. Stronger…
The Northern Sea Route
Is the Northern Sea Route a strategic asset or a climate risk? While the NSR offers economic and geopolitical benefits to Russia and China, it is driven by…
The Arctic’s Economic Future
Can the Arctic become a new economic frontier without sacrificing Indigenous rights and ecosystems? While economic interest in a thawing Arctic grows,…
A Warm Introduction
How is a thawing Arctic reshaping global geopolitics? Climate change is unlocking new strategic and economic opportunities in the Arctic, intensifying great…