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The North Awakens

University of Colorado Boulder

In The North Awakens course, you will delve into the interconnected facets of the changing Arctic environment and its implications on the economic and strategic landscape of the region. Through a series of engaging modules, you will gain insights into the Arctic's governance, economies, national defense, and marine use, including oil and gas exploration, mining, fisheries, and tourism.

Throughout the course, you will articulate the drivers behind the growing economic and strategic importance of the Arctic in the context of unfolding environmental changes while identifying the impacts, both positive and negative, on the indigenous peoples of the North. This course provides a timely and relevant exploration of the evolving dynamics in the Arctic region, offering a comprehensive understanding of its significance in today's world.

  • Explore the changing Arctic environment and its impact on the economic and strategic landscape
  • Gain insights into Arctic governance, economies, and national defense
  • Examine marine use of the Arctic, including oil and gas exploration, mining, fisheries, and tourism
  • Understand the drivers of the growing economic and strategic importance of the Arctic
  • Identify the impacts of the changing Arctic on the indigenous peoples of the North

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The North Awakens
Course Modules

The North Awakens course modules provide a comprehensive exploration of the changing Arctic environment, covering topics such as Arctic governance, marine use, oil and gas exploration, and beyond, offering valuable insights into the region's evolving dynamics.

Arctic Peoples, Governance, Economics and Geopolitics

Delve into the interconnected facets of the changing Arctic environment, including governance, economics, and geopolitics, setting the stage for understanding the region's growing economic and strategic importance.

Marine Use of the Arctic

Explore the marine use of the Arctic, including the United Nations Convention Law of the Sea, the Northern Sea Route, and the Northwest Passage, offering insights into the region's evolving maritime dynamics.

Arctic Riches: Oil and Gas

Gain valuable insights into oil and gas exploration in the Arctic, examining key players such as Russia, Alaska, Canada, Greenland, and Norway, and understanding the economic significance of these resources in the region.

Beyond Oil and Gas

Go beyond oil and gas exploration to explore other economic activities in the Arctic, including mining, fisheries, and tourism, and gain an understanding of the recent events and flashpoints shaping the region's dynamics.

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