ABSTRACT
Despite the Arctic’s increasing importance and role as a mirror of security dynamics across the globe, it is evident that neither NATO nor the OSCE has a dedicated Arctic strategy or collective approach to address traditional or nontraditional security issues in the region. The main reasons for this are the general hesitancy of Arctic states to open the region to third parties, and the concern that stronger involvement from both organizations could strain the long-lasting history of regional cooperation. As other actors continue to push into the High North and regional developments have an increasing impact on the core mandates of NATO and the OSCE, it remains to be seen to what extent Arctic states will be able to continue keeping both organizations on the sidelines.
