Geopolitical Shifts in the Arctic

This chapter analyzes the potential NATO membership of Finland and Sweden and its effects on Arctic geopolitics, particularly leaving Russia as the sole non-NATO Arctic nation. It discusses the interplay of military dynamics, regional cooperation, and the historical context of Arctic politics, while examining NATO's military strategies in response to escalating Russian capabilities. The conversation also considers the sustainability of cooperation amid geopolitical tensions and reflects on historical Cold War lessons relevant to current challenges in the Arctic.