Our Research

We conduct research to inform policy decisions and actions that advance sustained Arctic cooperation and resilience.

Arctic Initiative

Research Spotlight

Arctic Geopolitics, Security, and Governance

We assess changing dynamics and contribute to effective governance mechanisms.

Explainer

Jan. 16, 2025 by Jennifer Spence and Elizabeth Hanlon

Article

Science Diplomacy for Stronger Bilateral Relations? The Role of Arctic Science in Iceland’s Relations with Japan and China

May. 19, 2024 by Kristín Ingvarsdóttir and Guðbjörg Ríkey Th. Hauksdóttir
Policy Briefs

Arctic Climate Science: A Way Forward for Cooperation through the Arctic Council and Beyond

Mar. 18, 2024 by Jennifer Spence, Hannah Chenok, Elana Wilson Rowe, Malgorzata Smieszek-Rice, Margaret Williams and Fran Ulmer
Reports & Papers

The Future of Arctic Council Innovation: Charting a Course for Working-Level Cooperation

Feb. 20, 2024 by Jennifer Spence and Hannah Chenok

More Research

229 results

Jan. 16, 2025 by Jennifer Spence and Elizabeth Hanlon

Explainer

from Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs

7 minute read

Jan. 15, 2025

In The News

from Russia Matters

January 2025 by Jennifer Spence, Rolf Rødven and Nina Ågren

Books

from Taylor and Francis

Jan. 8, 2025

In The News

from Aftenposten

Dec. 30, 2024 by Douglas Causey and Nadezhda Filimonova

Books

from Routledge

Dec. 26, 2024

In The News

from BBC Radio 4

Dec. 16, 2024 by Tessa Varvares and Aruni Ranaweera

Reports & Papers

from Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs, Harvard Kennedy School Arctic Athabaskan Council

Dec. 9, 2024

In The News

from Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs