Policy Brief, Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs, Harvard Kennedy School
June 2015
HKS Authors
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Director of Environmental and Natural Resource Program and Senior Research Associate
Senior Lecturer in Public Policy
Abstract
Triggered by climate change and the melting of its ice shield, the Arctic's new maritime accessibility has raised serious questions about sovereignty and accountability, while fueling controversies over territorial boundaries. In short, the Arctic's significance is increasing both as an international arena where countries can exert power on each other and as a frontier for environmental challenges - particularly climate change.
Citation
Akcayoz De Neve, Pinar, Adam Heal, and Henry Lee. "Security of the Arctic - As the U.S. Takes Over the Arctic Council Leadership in 2015." Policy Brief, Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs, Harvard Kennedy School, June 2015.