Geopolitics on Tap:
Myths in Arctic Security

Amidst growing geopolitical turbulence – Russia’s war in Ukraine, the rise of China as a global power, and renewed U.S. nationalism under Trump 2.0 – the security landscape is shifting, including in the Arctic. Yet, myths and misconceptions still color how we talk about the North. In this pubinar, we bring in early-career professionals from academia, industry, and politics together to take those myths head-on. Drawing on expertise that ranges from hard security to climate and Indigenous issues, they will tackle two simple questions: What are the real security problems in the Arctic today? And what must we do to address them?

Grab a beer, join the rapid-fire discussion, and leave with a clearer view of Arctic security.

When: September 17, 2025, 19:00 - 20:30

Where: Boksen at Kulturhuset, Youngs gate 6

Format: Open, in-person event with limited seating (90 pax). Attendance will be granted on a first-come, first-served basis.

Questions? Please contact Serafima Andreeva (sandreeva@fni.no) or Iselin Németh Winther (inwinther@fni.no).

Tentative program

19:00 - 19:40
War and Peace?

19:40 - 19:50
Break

Moderator: Serafima Andreeva, Researcher, Fridtjof Nansen Institute

Moderator: Gabriella Gricius, Fellow and the Media Coordinator with NAADSN

19:50 - 20:30
Local vs. Global