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The Polar Institute publishes insights and analysis, including our article series Polar Perspectives and blog series Polar Points. Our staff and fellows are regular contributors to academic books, journals, news media, and scholarly publications.

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Starlkink terminal on a house in Mitimattalik
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Ever Forward: The Unique Relationship Between the Arctic and Space
By David Marsh on November 1, 2024
sea ice
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Sea Ice in 2024 – The New Abnormal
By Theodore Scambos on October 31, 2024
Sulfide sample
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Norway’s Supposed Arctic Seafloor Treasures: What Does the Data Show?
By Henry Ruehl on October 25, 2024
NATO Secretary General meets with the Prime Minister of Sweden
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Sweden's Defense Overhaul: Prioritizing NATO, Baltic Security, and Space Capabilities
By Nima Khorrami on October 23, 2024
Antarctic Treaty System
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The Continuing Value of Consensus-Based Decision-Making in the Antarctic Treaty System
By Evan T. Bloom on October 17, 2024
Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Lisa Franchetti walks with other distinguished visitor towards the Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Indiana (SSN 789) before embarking Indiana during Operation Ice Camp (ICE CAMP) 2024.
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Letter from the Director: US Polar Leadership Project
By Rebecca Pincus on October 16, 2024
Pan-Arctic Methane Cover
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Pan-Arctic Methane: Current Monitoring Capabilities, Approaches for Improvement, and Implications for Global Mitigation Targets
Fridtjof Nansen
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A Journey to the North Pole—Then and Now
By Robin Wright on October 4, 2024
Dr. Mike Sfraga
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Dr. Mike Sfraga Confirmed as US Ambassador-at-Large for Arctic Affairs
September 24, 2024
Ice pond, heart shape
Blog post
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The Agony and the Ecstasy of Arctic Lands
By Robin Wright on September 16, 2024
Polar bears Robin Wright 8
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In Search of Polar Bears in the Arctic Summer: Part II
By Robin Wright on August 13, 2024
Polar bears on thin ice
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In Search of Polar Bears in the Arctic Summer: Part I
By Robin Wright on August 13, 2024

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Becca Pincus and Kenneth Hough
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Melting Point: Where is the Antarctic Sea Ice?
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Avian Flu in Antarctica
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Greenland's Strategic Shift: Securing a Prosperous Future
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Whalebone Arch in Utqiagvik

Polar Perspectives

Polar Perspectives is a publication series addressing the many important and dynamic issues occurring in the Arctic and Antarctic regions. Polar Institute staff, fellows, and colleagues provide research, insight, analysis, and opinion on a wide range of issues shaping the political, economic, social, scientific, environmental, and security contours of the regions.

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Polar bear on ice floe

Polar Points

Polar Points is a collection of editorials and opinion pieces exploring the central policy issues of the Arctic and Antarctic regions. The views and opinions expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect positions of the Polar Institute.

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