The Impact of the Post-Arms Control Context and Great Power Competition in the Arctic

28 June, 2021

Much recent discussion has focused on the contemporary militarization of Arctic and subarctic regions. Journalism and scholarship alike question if military conflict might occur, how peace can be maintained, and what war would look like in the Arctic. To provide insight on such queries, The Arctic Institute’s 2021 conflict series provides analysis on past Arctic militarization and military activities—seeking both historic context and lessons learned for modern Arctic politics.