Jennifer Spence
Director of the Arctic Initiative at the Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs at the Harvard Kennedy School. Expert on Arctic issues.
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Dec 26, 2024 • 29min
Why we need to care about the Arctic
In this fascinating discussion, Jennifer Spence, Director at the Belfer Center, Heidi Sevestre, glaciologist, Heather Conley, senior advisor at the German Marshall Fund, and Pavel Devyatkin, senior associate at The Arctic Institute, delve into the dramatic shifts occurring in the Arctic. They cover the alarming effects of climate change on ice loss and global sea levels. The conversation also highlights potential economic opportunities arising from melting ice, strategic geopolitical tensions, and the urgent need for international cooperation in safeguarding this crucial region.
Mar 11, 2025 • 1h 30min
129 - Frozen Flashpoints: Greenland, Svalbard, and the Next Arctic Standoff
In this insightful discussion, Jennifer Spence, an Arctic expert from Harvard, Nicolas Jouan of Rand Europe, and Norwegian Armed Forces officer Sigbjørn Halsne unpack the evolving geopolitical landscape in the Arctic. They explore Greenland's impending elections amid rising global tensions and discuss the complexities of resource extraction in harsh conditions. The trio also examines the implications of the UN Law of the Sea on territorial disputes and the strategic significance of the Northwest Passage, highlighting how climate change alters military and economic interests.
