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

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Environmental Security

Friday

March 12

at 12:30 – 2:00 ET

Climate Security Risks in the Arctic

Environmental protection in Antarctica: What should be the priorities for the new Biden Administration?

Insight & Analysis

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Oceans

New treaty to ban fishing in fish-poor Central Arctic

Publication

Climate

3 Things to Watch in 2021: Arctic

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Oceans

A Global Symposium on Plastics in the Arctic

New Security Beat

Environment

Tip of the Iceberg: Polar Ice Loss Effects the Planet

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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.