The New Arctic Order: Geopolitics at the Top of the World

The Arctic is rapidly moving to the center of global politics. Melting ice is opening new shipping lanes and granting access to vast, untapped natural resources. Russia has expanded its military footprint along its Arctic coastline and deepened regional cooperation with Beijing, while the United States and its allies are bolstering their strategic presence through joint drills and upgrades to security infrastructure. Greenland, with its valuable minerals and strategic location between North America and Europe, has also drawn renewed international interest. As the Arctic transforms, will it become a domain of cooperation or competition? And what will the consequences be for trade, energy security, and environmental sustainability?

Join Network 20/20 on Thursday, October 23rd, from 12:00 to 1:00 PM ET for a discussion with Pavel Devyatkin, Senior Associate and Leadership Group member at The Arctic Institute, and Jennifer Spence, Director of the Arctic Initiative at Harvard Kennedy School’s Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs. This conversation will provide key insights into the strategic, economic, and geopolitical stakes of the emerging Arctic order.