Now Available: Watch The Cold Rush – Geopolitics, Security, and Strategy in the Arctic

The full recording of The Cold Rush from Svalbard Day 2025 is now available to watch online.

Held at Litteraturhuset in Oslo, the event explored the shifting geopolitical landscape of the Arctic—with a particular focus on Svalbard—and brought together leading voices in security, strategy, and international affairs.

The evening was moderated by political scientist and former MP Jette Christensen, and opened with keynote presentations from:

• Karsten Friis – Senior Research Fellow, Norwegian Institute of International Affairs (NUPI)

• Arild Moe – Research Professor, Fridtjof Nansen Institute

The panel discussion that followed featured:

• Kari Aga Myklebost – Professor of History, UiT The Arctic University of Norway

• Paal Sigurd Hilde – Professor, Norwegian Institute for Defence Studies (IFS)

• Terje Aunevik – Leader of Longyearbyen Lokalstyre

Watch the full recording using the above player.

A warm thank-you to all our speakers, partners, and attendees for contributing to such a timely and important conversation.