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Polar Geopolitics - Arctic and Antarctic analysis

Eric Paglia
Climate Change
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Arctic Frontiers Conference
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Arctic Geopolitics

A podcast on the Arctic and Antarctica

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Perceptions of massive economic opportunity have propelled Arctic geopolitics for almost two decades, and the late Scott Minerd estimated the region required over $1 trillion in infrastrucutre investments to realize its full potential. On this episod... more

Greenland has for good reason gotten most of the attention, but what other emerging trends can be seen in US interest and activities towards the Arctic and Antarctic during the current Trump administration? On this episode, Evan Bloom, a former senio... more

The United States, due in large part to Donald Trump’s renewed ambition to acquire Greenland, has this year dominated discussions on Arctic geopolitics. A timely new book, America in the Arctic: Foreign Policy and Competition in the Melting North (Co... more

In the wake of the recent 47th Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting in Milan, Alan Hemmings, Adjunct Professor at Gateway Antarctica at the University of Canterbury in Christchurch and veteran of many a ATCM, joins the podcast to provide a comprehen... more

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Recent Guests

Evan Bloom
Previously a senior diplomat at the US State Department and Director of the Office of Ocean and Polar Affairs
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Episode: Emerging trends in American engagement in the Arctic and Antarctic under Trump 2.0
Mary Thompson-Jones
Professor of National Security Affairs, retired Senior Foreign Service Officer
US Naval War College
Episode: America in the Arctic: the evolution of U.S Arctic engagement in an era of strategic competition and climate change
Alan Hemmings
Specialist on Antarctic governance and adjunct professor at Gateway Antarctica
Gateway Antarctica, University of Canterbury
Episode: ATCM 47 underwhelms: Alan Hemmings on the dismal state of Antarctic governance and changing geopolitical dynamics within the ATS
Jeppe Kofod
Former Foreign Minister of Denmark, currently Executive Strategic Advisor and founder of Kofod Global.
Kofod Global
Episode: Greenland, geopolitics and Danish diplomacy with Jeppe Kofod, former Foreign Minister of Denmark
Dr. Rasmus Leander Nielsen
Assistant Professor and Head of the Centre for Foreign and Security Policy at the University of Greenland in Nuuk
University of Greenland
Episode: Global gaze on Greenland: Analyzing upcoming elections, security situation and relations with the United States, Denmark, China and the E.U.
Jon Rahbek-Clemmensen
Associate professor and head of research at the Center for Arctic Security Studies, Royal Danish Defence College
Royal Danish Defence College
Episode: Greenland’s Future in the Face of Trump’s Advances: Crisis in the Kingdom of Denmark
Klaus Dodds
Professor of geopolitics at Royal Holloway University in London.
Royal Holloway University
Episode: Greenland gambit 2.0: Arctic Geopolitics and Donald Trump’s Geographical Imagination, with Prof. Klaus Dodds
Mathieu Boulègue
Consulting Fellow at Chatham House specializing in Eurasian security and military affairs.
Chatham House
Episode: Arctic security, seabed warfare, Russia-China relations and U.S. engagement under Trump: Mathieu Boulègue on the events, issues and upheavals shaping geopolitics for 2025
Dr. Tony Press
Adjunct professor at the Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies, with experience as the director of the Australian Antarctic Division.
University of Tasmania
Episode: Cracks in Consensus: Krill, marine conservation and the consequences of CCMALR 43 failures for Antarctic governance and geopolitics

Host

Eric Paglia
Host focused on geopolitical discussions and analysis, introducing expert guests to explore Arctic and Antarctic issues.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 51 ratings
  • Thanks!

    Thank you so much for the podcast! Listening to it from Moscow where I study international relations. You have a very good insight on many of the relevant topics for the Arctic region which I am interested in, and I am looking forward to hear more from the great experts!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    arskirgizolli
    Russia4 years ago
  • Very informative, and well presented

    Podcast Addict
    5
    JGarnett.AU
    5 years ago
  • Arctic Enlightenment

    If you care about environmental politics, climate change, and the cryosphere - this is a great listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nova SF SE
    United States6 years ago
  • Polar Issues with panaché

    Deep dives on the polar issues of today & tomorrow with experts who know their stuff.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Katarina Parker
    United States6 years ago
  • Fascinating

    Excellent interviews on highly interesting topics pertaining to the polar regions

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    arctic dan
    United Kingdom7 years ago

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Feedback often highlights the relevance and urgency of the topics covered, especially concerning climate change and governance.
Many commend the engaging interviews that bring a variety of perspectives on international policies affecting the Arctic and Antarctic regions.
Listeners appreciate the insightful discussions on critical polar issues and the depth of expert knowledge shared.

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Emerging trends in American engagement in the Arctic and Antarctic under Trump 2.0
Q: Do you see any way to compensate for this?
It's a very serious problem at a number of different levels but it's not entirely irreparable.
Emerging trends in American engagement in the Arctic and Antarctic under Trump 2.0
Q: How interested do you think the senior officials up to the level of Secretary of State and even President, how interested do you think they are at the moment in the Arctic Council?
There is an emphasis on issues in the Arctic, including the need for more icebreakers and increased focus on Arctic security issues.
America in the Arctic: the evolution of U.S Arctic engagement in an era of strategic competition and climate change
Q: What consequences will this securitization of the Arctic have in terms of U.S. policy?
The securitization could lead to increased U.S. presence and military investment in the Arctic, addressing the perceived threats from Russia and China.
America in the Arctic: the evolution of U.S Arctic engagement in an era of strategic competition and climate change
Q: How exactly does U.S. Arctic engagement form? Where are the loci of influence?
Mary explained the push and pull between the executive and legislative branches in forming Arctic policy, along with the importance of state influence and Congressional funding.
America in the Arctic: the evolution of U.S Arctic engagement in an era of strategic competition and climate change
Q: Can you tell us about your work, your career as a diplomat, and what motivated you to write a book about the Arctic?
Mary discussed her diplomatic background and the need for U.S. engagement in the Arctic amid climate change and geopolitical tensions.

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2. Mary Thompson-Jones
3. Alan Hemmings
4. Jeppe Kofod
5. Dr. Rasmus Leander Nielsen
6. Jon Rahbek-Clemmensen
7. Klaus Dodds
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