Geopolitical dynamics in the Arctic : Understanding the role of France

The French Institute for International and Strategic Affairs (IRIS) and the Fridtjof Nansen Institute (FNI) are honored to invite you to their academic event :

Geopolitical dynamics in the Arctic : Understanding the role of France

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The Arctic region is increasingly marked by geopolitical tensions. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022 has drastically altered the relationship with the West, prompting Finland and Sweden to seek NATO membership, thus extending the alliance to seven out of eight Arctic countries. Simultaneously, concerns arise regarding Chinas ‘neutral’ stance in the West-Russia axis and the broader implications for the US-China rivalry for the Arctic.

February 2022 marks a watershed in European history and has led France to advocate for a closer collaboration between EU and NATO. What are the France’s Arctic security interests? And what role can France play in the dynamics of Arctic geopolitics?

Through two roundtables, we will first provide an overview of the current geopolitical landscape in the region and its main actors before delving deeper into the present and future role of France in the Arctic.

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Institut de Relations Internationales et Stratégiques (IRIS), 2 Bis Rue Mercœur, Paris, France