My name is Helena James, and I am currently undertaking an MSc in International Security at Royal Holloway, University of London. I hold a BSc in Geography from Durham University, with a strong research interest in the intersection of climate change and geopolitics. My work focuses on how these dynamics influence the Arctic region, shaping strategic and security considerations in this vital region.
Strategic Shifts in the Arctic: AI, UK Strategy, and the Decline of Multilateral Governance
The Arctic climate is continuing to warm at an alarming rate, AMAP’s new Arctic climate report for 2024 reveals (Hansen, 2025). The report concludes that the region is now characterised…
Trump, NATO, and the Future of Collective Defence: A Fragile Alliance?
About NATO The North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) is a collective security alliance comprising 32 member states. Founded in 1949, its primary objective is to safeguard the freedom and security…
Trump’s Presidency and the Arctic: Shaping Geopolitics in the Far North
The Arctic region is warming as a focal point for geopolitical tensions (Averre and Salvoni, 2025), with melting ice caps exposing vast reserves of natural resources. The region is estimated…