The Arctic, a new front for great power conflict?
Since 2014, public debate in Europe has focused almost exclusively on what Russia would do on its western flank and how it would manifest its vexation over NATO enlargement. On […]
Arctic
Through its Focus on Arctic, Egmont seeks to be a reference point in Brussels on the fast-evolving dynamics of the Arctic region, at the intersection of geopolitics, climate change, and economic development. We analyse how environmental transformations, great power competition, and emerging economic activities are reshaping the region, and what this means for the European Union and its member states. Particular attention is given to sustainable development, maritime routes, resource governance, security dynamics, and the role of indigenous communities.
We regularly convene experts from government, academia, industry, and international organisations in a series of closed-door meetings and targeted workshops. Our approach combines strategic analysis with practical case studies, with the aim of providing operational policy recommendations for Belgium, the EU, and their partners. We cooperate closely with European and international research institutes, policy networks, and Arctic stakeholders.
Heads: Karen van Loon, Marie-Anne Coninsx
Publications
The Future of the Arctic Region: What is at Stake for Belgium?
The Arctic region is undergoing dramatic changes with multiple implications for the region and well-beyond, with profound geo-economic and geopolitical consequences. These major developments and especially the gravity of climate […]
The impact of global warming on the geopolitics of the Arctic. A historical opportunity for Russia?
Climate change will cause major physical, ecological, economic, social, and geopolitical adjustments. Arctic melting is providing new opportunities, not only to the five littoral states, but also to other major […]