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Polar Geopolitics - Arctic and Antarctic analysis

Eric Paglia
Greenland
Climate Change
China
Russia
Arctic Council
United States
Arctic
Denmark
Geopolitics
Arctic Security
NATO
Arctic State Identity
European Union
Norway
Ukraine
Science Diplomacy
Environmental Issues
Covid-19
Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting
Canada

A podcast on the Arctic and Antarctica that applies the lens of geopolitics to analyze a wide range of critical issues pertaining to the polar regions and international affairs. In interviews with leading experts, recurring topics include Greenland, the Arctic Council, climate change, critical raw materials, the Antarctic Treaty System, hybrid warfare, science diplomacy, great power competition be... more

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The strategic location of Greenland within the proposed Golden Dome missle defense system has been one of the Trump Administration’s main arguments for acquiring the massive Arctic island. To explain how the futuristic system would work, and why Gree... more

Greenland’s substantial reserves of rare earth elements and other critical raw materials have become a prominent aspect of geopolitical posturing in the Arctic. For many observers, the Trump administration’s interest in acquiring Greenland has been d... more

The emphatic European response to the Greenland Crisis has made clear its growing interest in the Arctic at a time when the European Union is working on an updated Arctic policy. How will a radically altered geopolitical environment influence EU poli... more

From the definitive end of Arctic exceptionalism to the long-term implications of the Greenland Crisis, Prof. Klaus Dodds and Dr. Gosia Smieszek-Rice engage in a big picture discussion on Arctic megatrends that are shaping the geopolitical future of ... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. Troy J. Bouffard
Retired US Army non-commissioned officer, director of the University of Alaska-Fairbanks Center for Arctic Security and Resilience; research fellow with Modern War Institute; adjunct professor at US Army War College
University of Alaska-Fairbanks; Modern War Institute; US Army War College
Episode: Arctic Security in the Hypersonic Age: Golden Dome, Greenland and Transatlantic Arctic relations with Dr. Troy Bouffard
Gørild Heggelund
Research professor and China specialist
Fridtjof Nansen Institute
Episode: Greenland’s critical raw material potential and China’s current interest in the Arctic
Nick Bæk Heilmann
Senior associate with extensive research on mining potential
Kaya Partners
Episode: Greenland’s critical raw material potential and China’s current interest in the Arctic
Andreas Raspotnik
Senior researcher at the Fridtjof Nansen Institute specializing in the European Union's interests and policies in the Arctic.
Fridtjof Nansen Institute
Episode: The European Union as emerging geopolitical player in the Arctic
Gosia Smieszek-Rice
Research fellow specializing in Arctic governance and scientific cooperation
UIT, the Arctic University of Norway
Episode: Arctic megatrends: Klaus Dodds and Gosia Smieszek-Rice on the geopolitical forces shaping the future of the circumpolar North
Alexander B. Gray
CEO at American Global Strategies and former Deputy Assistant to the President and Chief of Staff of the White House National Security Council.
American Global Strategies
Episode: Explaining the America First motivation for acquiring Greenland with former Trump administration official Alexander B. Gray
Jon Rahbek-Clemmensen
Associate Professor at the Center for Arctic Security Studies and Head of Strategy and Great Power Competition
Royal Danish Defence College
Episode: Seek support, create offramps and keep the Greenlanders close: Copenhagen’s strategy for containing the Greenland Crisis
Maria Martisiute
A policy analyst at the European Policy Center with a background in defense, security and foreign affairs.
European Policy Center
Episode: View from Brussels: the role of the EU and NATO in the Greenland Crisis
Steven Lamy
Professor Emeritus of Political Science and International Relations
University of Southern California
Episode: Coercive diplomacy: Trump’s turning of the screw in US pursuit of Greenland

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Eric Paglia
Host of Polar Geopolitics

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 53 ratings
  • There are far more engaging podcasts with better information. I delisted. I gave the Story rating 3 stars to be nice out of the goodness of my heart, for your efforts and thank you for caring about the environment. In this day and age, being experts is not enough... There is much competition and more material and sources out there.

    Audible
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    Anonymous
    United States7 months ago
  • 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
    Russia5 years ago
  • Very informative, and well presented

    Podcast Addict
    5
    JGarnett.AU
    6 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

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The show provides timely takes on Greenland and Arctic security that are valuable for sponsors and guests alike.
Engaging, expert-led discussions that translate complex geopolitics for listeners.
Listeners appreciate the depth and global perspective on polar issues.
High-quality guests and rigorous analysis, especially on Arctic governance.
Insightful niche coverage attractive to policymakers and researchers.

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Explaining the America First motivation for acquiring Greenland with former Trump administration official Alexander B. Gray
Q: How large of a role does natural resources play in our interest in Greenland?
Opinions vary, but there is recognition of the potential for significant mineral resources in Greenland, though many believe strategic security concerns are the primary driver.
Explaining the America First motivation for acquiring Greenland with former Trump administration official Alexander B. Gray
Q: Is the specter of an eventual independent Greenland that might be vulnerable to Chinese influence one of the main concerns driving the US push to acquire Greenland?
Yes, it is very much a piece of the concern driving U.S. policy, including fears of Chinese influence in an independent Greenland.
Coercive diplomacy: Trump’s turning of the screw in US pursuit of Greenland
Q: How significant is it to have a special envoy for acquiring Greenland?
It's more of a symbolic act as the envoy lacks expertise in the region and connections necessary to affect change.
Coercive diplomacy: Trump’s turning of the screw in US pursuit of Greenland
Q: Is there any value in hemispheric defense thinking from a realist point of view?
Yes, there is logic in terms of limiting America's global positioning, but it indicates an abandonment of American leadership.
Coercive diplomacy: Trump’s turning of the screw in US pursuit of Greenland
Q: Can you give us some idea of how big of a departure this is from traditional US foreign policy?
This is a significant departure as it reflects a heavy-handed approach by the Trump administration that causes concern in European capitals.

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What is Polar Geopolitics about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A rigorous, policy-focused program examining Arctic and Antarctic geopolitics through expert interviews. Across recent episodes, listeners encounter in-depth discussions on Arctic security, great power competition, Greenland's resource politics, EU and NATO roles in polar governance, climate-driven governance changes, and the governance challenges of international treaties. Notable strengths include a data-driven look at regional economics, security architectures, and Indigenous governance, along with timely debates on how China, the United States, Russia, and European actors shape the circumpolar region. The show often features academics, former diplomats, and policy strategists, offering listeners practical insights for policymakers, rese... more

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2. Gørild Heggelund
3. Nick Bæk Heilmann
4. Andreas Raspotnik
5. Gosia Smieszek-Rice
6. Alexander B. Gray
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