Justin Barnes

Arctic Governance, Geopolitics, and Security Article from Polar Record Open Access Published: Mar. 23, 2026 Abstract As Arctic stakeholders navigate a new era of great power competition, this article reflects on the influence that Indigenous Peoples have had on Arctic and international politics through their roles as co-founders of the Arctic Council (AC) system and as Permanent Participants (PPs) within it.

How did you discover your passion for creativity and get your start in the industry? It has always been in me to create and make. The ability to create worlds, express ideas and push the boundaries of what’s possible is everything I love and live for in the creative industry. When you feel the need to constantly create, there is no better place to be than in an industry that demands more and more and expects each piece of work to be better than last.

Arctic Governance, Geopolitics, and Security Article from Palgrave Macmillan Published: Jan. 2, 2026 Author Nicholas Glesby Author Heather Nicol Abstract New ways of understanding security and security threats have emerged over recent decades, in large measure because global climate change is promoting common, yet unprecedented, challenges. These new threats, and responses to them, have played out in ways unique to the North American Arctic.