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EESP Roundtable: The Arctic at a Crossroad
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| Venue: | FIU-MMC -SIPA II - Room 102 |


The Arctic at a Crossroads
Strategic Competition and Security in the High North
The Arctic has emerged as one of the most strategically contested regions of the 21st century, as climate change, resource competition and shifting geopolitical dynamics accelerate global interest in the region. While Greenland remains a key focal point, it is part of a broader Arctic landscape where sovereignty, security and governance are increasingly under strain. As the United States, Russia and other stakeholders recalibrate their Arctic strategies, critical questions arise about regional stability, international law, alliance commitments and the evolving security architecture of the region. This panel brings together leading experts to examine Arctic geopolitics, with particular attention to emerging security challenges and their implications for NATO members, Arctic states and Indigenous communities.
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Tuesday, April 14 | 3:00 PM – 4:15 PM
Green School International Pavilion (SIPA II, Room 102)
Steven J. Green School of International & Public Affairs
Florida International University
11200 SW 8 St., Miami, FL 33199
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Guest Speakers
John Clark, Ph.D.
Professor
Department of Politics and International Relations
Lukas K. Danner, Ph.D.
Research Associate, Miami-Florida Jean Monnet Center of Excellence
Adjunct Professor, Department of Politics and International Relations
H.E. Sylvia Cesaratto
Consul General of Canada in Miami
Katie Laatikainen, Ph.D.
Professor and Chair
Department of Political Science and International Relations (POLIR)
Adelphi University, NY
Moderator
Markus Thiel, Ph.D.
Director, Miami-Florida Jean Monnet Center of Excellence
Professor, Department of Politics & International Relations
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Presented in collaboration with
Miami-Florida Jean Monnet Center of Excellence
Co-sponsored by
Václav Havel Program for Human Rights & Democracy
Ruth K. & Shepard Broad Distinguished Lecture Series
Dorothea Green Lecture Series
Department of Politics & International Relations
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