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What’s at Stake With Rising Competition in the Arctic?
A changing climate and growing competition for resources is raising tensions among Arctic nations.

In Brief by Brian L. Sittlow May 1, 2020

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International Cooperation on Climate Change

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Conference Call with Andrew Revkin September 11, 2019 Academic and Higher Education Webinars and Conference Calls

Arctic

Arctic Governance
As national governments, international institutions, and nonstate actors explore different approaches to Arctic governance, a cohesive approach is necessary to address the environmental, economic, sociocultural, and geopolitical challenges this region faces.

Report by Zhao Long November 29, 2018 International Institutions and Global Governance Program

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