What's the deal with Arctic Geopolitics?

In this episode, our guest Prof. Andreas Østhagen covers the ebbs and flows of Arctic Geopolitics, and how they intertwine with international relations elsewhere. This discussion covers the rapid changes in Arctic geopolitics, potential conflicts, hybrid threats, and the influence of non-Arctic states like China and India. We also explore the concept of Arctic exceptionalism, hybrid threats, and the importance of cooperation amidst rising tensions.

Chapters

• 0:00 Intro
• 0:37 What's the deal with Arctic Geopolitics?
• 1:18 Will there be war in the Arctic?
• 3:10 Potential Theaters for Conflict
• 5:17 Hybrid Threats
• 9:12 Arctic Exceptionalism
• 14:10 Non-Arctic States
• 19:38 Policy Recommendation