Why the Arctic is a laboratory of contemporary international relations
This guest webinar will be conducted by Assoc. Prof. Michał Łuszczuk from Maria Curie-Skłodowska University in Lublin, Poland.
During the meeting we will try to discover why the Arctic can be recognized as a laboratory of contemporary international relations. To answer this question we will analyze the development of global significance of the region over the centuries, however, our special attention will be focused on the current situation in the first decades of the 21st century. We will discuss then: who, why and what for is engaged in the Arctic affairs, and to what extant this region is unique from the perspective of political sciences and International Relations studies.
We also reccommend you to download and print a worksheet for your students. The link to the file can be found in the "Description for enrolled" section.
During the lesson a short poll will be active. To participate in the poll students should use their smartphones or tablets and go to sli.do