The Future of Arctic Governance in a Fractured Geopolitical Landscape
Publisher: Georgetown Journal of International Affairs
Author(s): Nima Khorrami
Date: 2025
Topics: Climate Change, Cooperation, Governance
This article explores the uncertain future of Arctic governance amid shifting global geopolitics. It argues that whether Washington and Moscow opt for confrontation or cooperation, multilateralism in the Arctic risks being overshadowed by bilateral dealings that are strictly transactional in substance. To address this challenge, the article suggests a bold governance proposal, modeled on the United Nations Security Council, that aims to balance great power influence with regional inclusivity, while also underscoring the need for Arctic states to collectively define the role of non-Arctic actors as the region becomes increasingly globalized.