Relevant Research and Journals
Arctic Resilience Warnings for Canada and NATO
Authors: Andrea Charron & Abbas Qaidari
Journal/Outlet: North American and Arctic Defence and Security Network (NAADSN) Policy Brief (2026)
Focus: Examines the military and societal definitions of resilience in the High North, warning against rigid, top-down military planning and advocating for pre-delegated authority, local redundancy, and “Two-Eyed Seeing” (combining Indigenous knowledge with Western military logistics).
Canada’s Arctic: A Strategic Blueprint for Resilient Sovereignty
Authors: Barry Appleton et al.
Journal/Outlet: Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI) (2025)
Focus: Explores how Canada can weave together Arctic sovereignty, digital independence, critical mineral supply chains, and defense capabilities into a cohesive national resilience strategy.
Commercialization and Dual-Use Space Capabilities in the Arctic
Author: Major Ryan Newsome
Journal/Outlet: Ted Stevens Center for Arctic Security Studies (2025)
Focus: Analyzes the convergence of commercial and military satellite systems, ground station vulnerabilities, and cyber threats in polar orbits, recommending public-private governance models for dual-use tech.
The Changing Arctic: Indigenous Perspectives
Authors: Henry Huntington & Shari Fox (Lead Authors)
Outlet: ACIA Report (pp. 61–98)
Key Focus: Documents climate change impacts across the Arctic through the lens of Indigenous Knowledge systems.
Core Takeaway: Highlights severe environmental shifts—unpredictable weather, thinning sea ice, and stronger sun/UV—while advocating for local Indigenous insights to complement scientific research for Arctic adaptation.
Beyond Rural: A Time-Based Measure for Urban, Rural, Remote, and Geographically Isolated Communities
Authors: Troy J. Bouffard et al.
Journal/Outlet: Canadian Naval Review / CASR Research Series (2019)
Focus: Re-evaluates how logistics, isolation, and remote geography impact Arctic operational planning, community response capacity, and infrastructure development
Arctic Indigenous Peoples: Climate, Science, Knowledge, and Governance
Authors: Lassi Heininen, Sara Olsvig, Justin Barnes, & Heather Exner-Pirot
Journal/Outlet: Arctic Yearbook (2023)
Focus: Focuses on co-governance and transdisciplinary research, demonstrating how integrating traditional ecological knowledge with Western science improves Arctic policy outcomes.
A Multimethod and Interdisciplinary Approach to Educating on Arctic Challenges and Governance
Authors: Brandon Boylan, Mary Ehrlander, & Troy J. Bouffard
Journal/Outlet: Journal of Political Science Education (2019)
Focus: Explores interdisciplinary frameworks for policy research, asset mapping, and security education in circumpolar affairs.
The Process of Formulating Arctic Policy: From Involvement to Strategic Engagement
Authors: Fujio Ohnishi et al.
Journal/Outlet: Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI) – East Asia-Arctic Series (2017)
Focus: Analyzes non-Arctic and near-Arctic state strategies, balancing scientific research partnerships with economic and geopolitical interests in northern maritime routes.