Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has already opened a Pandora’s box of consequences across the globe. With the invasion still in its beginning stages, its effects on Arctic governance, research, and economic activity will only multiply in the coming days and beyond. The seven remaining Arctic states denouncing Russia and temporarily suspending all Arctic Council-related activities is one such immediate consequence and indicates a rapidly changing and challenging baseline for Arctic governance.
Please join the Wilson Center’s Polar Institute and the Norwegian Institute of International Affairs (NUPI) for a discussion about how Russia’s invasion of Ukraine will affect Arctic affairs. Speakers from across the Arctic will cover topics such as multilateral cooperation and diplomatic relations, military security (national level and NATO policies), economic consequences (including energy politics), and bilateral relations with Russia.
Additional speakers will be announced as they are confirmed.
Moderator
Michael Sfraga
Chair & Distinguished Fellow, Polar Institute / Chair, US Arctic Research Commission
Introduction
James P. DeHart
U.S. Coordinator for the Arctic Region, U.S. Department of State
Ulf Sverdrup
Director, Norwegian Institute of International Affairs (NUPI)
Speakers
Marisol Maddox
Senior Arctic Analyst, Polar Institute
Elana Wilson Rowe
Research Professor, Norwegian Institute of International Affairs (NUPI)