Publication

This commentary discusses the potential effects of the crisis in Ukraine in 2013/2014 on Arctic cooperation and development. It starts by emphasizing that the Arctic has thus far been perceived as an area of cooperation between Russia and the West. It then argues that the deepening crisis in Ukraine may nullify the important work achieved in building military confidence between the Arctic states during recent years; affect political cooperation in the Arctic Council; and endanger investments in the region by increasing the overall risk levels for international investors.