As interest in Arctic resources grows, so do the questions surrounding their extraction: who benefits, who bears the risks, and what are the security implications of opening the Arctic to mining?

Joining the conversation are:

• Rachael Lorna Johnstone, Professor, University of Akureyri, Iceland
• Anna Karlsdóttir, Associate Professor, University of Iceland
• Alexandra Middleton, Assistant Professor, University of Oulu, Finland
• Gabriela Argüello, Associate Senior Lecturer, University of Gothenburg, Sweden

This discussion was recorded live at the Arctic Circle Rome Forum — Polar Dialogue, held March 3rd–4th, 2026.

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