Working Group
Arctic & Space
Expanding horizons at the Earth's edges and beyond
The Working Group Arctic & Space examines the Arctic’s geopolitical significance and the role of space policy in global security. It analyzes territorial disputes, resource competition, and military presence in the Arctic, while also assessing satellite security, space governance, and technological advancements shaping international power dynamics. Monthly briefings provide objective analyses and visualizations on these evolving challenges in foreign and security policy.
Publications
Low Likelihood, High Impact:
Rethinking Nuclear Risks in Space
1. How should the international community respond to emerging threats of nuclear weapons in space, particularly amid claims of Russian development? 2. Though unlikely to be used, nuclear weapons in space remain a concern due to legal loopholes and dual-use technologies. 3. Space-based nuclear threats, while improbable, require clearer rules to prevent misuse and miscalculation.
Climate Change's Impact on Politics in the Arctic
How Climate Change is Transforming the Arctic into a Political Arena of Global Scope
Climate change has a significant impact on economic and security issues in the Arctic; the aim of this brief is to shed light on this. Climate change opens up new sea routes, changes the accessibility of resources in the Arctic, but also threatens existing infrastructure. In addition, the increasing extraction of resources in the future poses a threat to the local ecosystem. The future of economic and security in the Arctic depends largely on the behavior of key players in the region.
The Arctic and Space
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The Arctic and Outer Space are key arenas for global competition over resources and strategic influence. Rivalries, especially involving China and Russia, are growing due to resource access and military potential in these areas. Governing these spaces is crucial to avoid conflict and ensure global stability.
