The United Kingdom and the Arctic

In this episode, MP Stephen Doughty, the United Kingdom’s Minister of State for Europe, North America, and Overseas Territories, responsible for relations with the Polar regions, reflects on the UK’s engagement in the Arctic amid rising global challenges. The discussion is followed by a Q&A with the audience, moderated by Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson, Chairman of Arctic Circle and former President of Iceland. This speech was originally delivered at the 2024 Arctic Circle Assembly. Arctic Circ...