Listen "Arctic Security Spotlight: Greenland and Iceland"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode, we examine the emerging security concerns in Greenland and Iceland amidst growing international attention to the Arctic region. Our discussion spans geopolitical strategies, defense policies, environmental challenges, and international collaboration.Our panelist include:Aaja Chemnitz Larsen: Member of the Danish ParliamentSara Olsvig: International Chair of Inuit Circumpolar Council; Ph.D. Candidate, Ilisimatusarfik - University of Greenland; Former Vice Premier & Minister of Social Affairs, Families, Gender Equality and Justice, Government of Greenland; Member, Constitutional Commission of GreenlandMarc Lanteigne, Professor, Political Science Department, UiT - The Arctic University of NorwayEgill Níelsson, Senior Advisor, Rannís - The Icelandic Center for ResearchThe discussion and following Q&A with the audience are moderated by Halla Hrund Logadóttir, Director General, Icelandic National Energy Authority.This panel originally took place at the 2021 Arctic Circle Assembly in Reykjavík, Iceland.Arctic Circle is the largest network of international dialogue and cooperation on the future of the Arctic. It is an open democratic platform with participation from governments, organizations, corporations, universities, think tanks, environmental associations, Indigenous communities, concerned citizens, and others interested in the development of the Arctic and its consequences for the future of the globe. It is a nonprofit and nonpartisan organization. Learn more about Arctic Circle at www.ArcticCircle.org or contact us at [email protected]:@_Arctic_CircleFACEBOOK:The Arctic CircleINSTAGRAM:arctic_circle_org
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