Panel with Ilisimatusarfik Researchers on the Geopolitical Situation

The geopolitical situation is changing rapidly, and recent developments are cause for concern.

On Thursday, 29 January 2026, Ilisimatusarfik will bring together a panel of researchers, all working on foreign and security policy in the Arctic.  

 Each researcher will give a short presentation on the current situation, followed by an opportunity for the audience to ask questions to the panel.  

The event is open to Ilisimatusarfiks students and staff, as well as other interested citizens in Nuuk. Local press may be present. 

Welcome: Rector Mari Kleist 

Panel: 

Hans Peder Kirkegaard, PhD student 

Maria Ackrén, Professor, PhD 

Sara Olsvig, Research Associate, PhD 

Jeppe Strandsbjerg, Associate Professor, PhD 

Rasmus Leander Nielsen, Associate Professor, Centre Director, PhD