Arctic & Space
Expanding horizons at the Earth's edges and beyond
The Working Group Arctic & Space examines the Arctic's geopolitical significance and the role of space policy in global security. It analyzes territorial disputes, resource competition, and military presence in the Arctic, while also assessing satellite security, space governance, and technological advancements shaping international power dynamics. Monthly briefings provide objective analyses and visualizations on these evolving challenges in foreign and security policy.
The militarization of the Arctic
Carla Reinhard and Filippo Perini, EPIS Arctic & Space Report Group Overall Report Theme: The Militarization of the Arctic Article Research Question: What is…
Frozen Frontlines
Frozen Frontlines: NATO Expansion, Russian Force Rebalancing, and the New Militarization of the Arctic by Brayden Blaylock Introduction: The Arctic After…
The Middle Power Dilemma
The Italian Blueprint for Space Security: Deterrence, Awareness, and European Integration In 2019, NATO announced a groundbreaking strategic shift, recognising…
Outer Space Treaty: An Old But Visionary Document
EPIS Basics: Outer Space Treaty: An Old But Visionary DocumentWords: 480 Introduction: The 1967 Outer Space Treaty (OST), drafted during the Cold War, remains…
“The Arbitral Shield in the Moon Rush”
The Arbitral Shield in the Moon Rush: Resolving “Safety Zone” and Expropriation Disputes under the Artemis Accords Ioana Marin – RG Arctic & Space EPIS Think…
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…
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…
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…
