Program: 

  • 19:30: Welcome and introduction by Andreas Østhagen, Senior Researcher, Fridtjof Nansen Institute and Nord University
     
  • 19:35: Reflections on current state of affairs by Rune Andersen, Chief of the Norwegian Armed Force’s Joint Headquarters
     
  • 19:50: Conversation about Arctic Geopolitics and Arctic Congress with
    • Grete K. Hovelsrud, President IASSA, Nordland Research Institute and Nord University
    • Frode Mellemvik, Director High North Center for Business and Governance, Nord University, Bodø, Norway
    • Lars Kullerud, President University of the Arctic
       
  • 20:10: Brief pause
     
  • 20:20: Conversation about Arctic Geopolitics and Cooperation with
    • Maria Varteressian, State Secretary, Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs
    • Jennifer Spence, Harvard Belfer Center's Arctic Initiative
    • Svein Vigeland Rottem, Fridtjof Nansen Institute
       
  • 20:45: End

 

Organizers: Fridtjof Nansen Institute & High North Center at Nord University

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