The Arctic of a Globalized, Asian World

This lecture explores the impact of Asia's rise on the Arctic, highlighting the region's historical and future role in the international system. It delves into the economic growth of China and its influence on Arctic politics, as well as the strategic choices faced by existing and rising powers in the region. The lecture emphasizes China's engagement in international and Arctic institutions, along with its scientific investments in the Arctic. It concludes by underlining the Arctic's continued integration into the globalized world, shaped by power transitions and the increasing influence of Asian powers.