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Public Lecture: Cold no more? Is the Arctic the world’s hottest security zone?

When:Mo 08-12-2025 19:30 - 20:45Where:Marie Loke Room, Harmonie Building, Oude Kijk in 't Jatstraat 26, Groningen

The Arctic is heating up - in more ways than one. As climate change melts the ice, new trade routes and access to critical resources are redrawing the region’s economic and strategic map. The United States, Russia, and China are competing for influence amid shifting alliances, hybrid threats, and rapid technological change. Join us to explore how climate, security, and economic interests collide in the High North - and why the Arctic’s future matters for the Netherlands.

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Youri Verschoor
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Karen van Loon

A public lecture by Karen van Loon en Youri Verschoor, both working at Clingendael and authors of the report Cold calculations: The future of Arctic security and the role of the Netherland, with an introduction by Annette Scheepstra from the Arctic Centre, University of Groningen.

This lecture is free to attend, no registration needed.
Language: English

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