Polar

The Arctic is no longer an isolated or remote region; it is a critical component of the global political, economic, social, physical, and national security landscape. The region is experiencing rapid change in: commerce, climate, commodities, cooperation, competition, communities, and connectivity. Therefore, navigating the Arctic’s 7 C’s requires regional expertise as well as purposeful interdisciplinary approaches. The Wilson Center is addressing the future of the new “global Arctic.”

Events

Gender Equality in the Arctic | Phase III Report Launch

May 17 – May 18

The Arctic in 25 Years: First Annual International Youth Symposium

Directions in Antarctic Diplomacy

Insight & Analysis

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Science and Technology

Q&A: David Kennedy is the new chair of the US Arctic Research Commission

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Environment

Whither the Arctic Ocean? Research, Knowledge Needs, and Development en Route to the New Arctic

Publication

Security and Defense

Wilson Memo: The Arctic 7 C's

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Climate

Climate Change, National Security, and the Arctic

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Arctic Experts

Michael Sfraga

Director, Polar Institute // Director, Global Risk and Resilience Program

Once considered remote and isolated, the Arctic region is now part of the global political, social, economic, security, and geopolitical landscape—this reality requires research and policy analysis now more than ever.

Ambassador David Balton

Senior Fellow, Polar Institute // Former Ambassador for Oceans and Fisheries, U.S. Department of State

As the Arctic opens, the nations and peoples of the region are struggling to keep pace with the dizzying rate of change. At the international level, we are seeking ways to strengthen Arctic governance, particularly of increasing human activities in the Arctic Ocean.