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The World of Intelligence

The Janes OSINT podcast takes the debate on the ever-increasing role of open-source intelligence to new levels.

53 Min | 30 March 2026

Arctic Realities: The High North’s Strategic Balance and Why it Matters

In this episode of World of Intelligence, hosts Cristina Varriale and Sean Corbett, Chair of the Janes Advisory Board, are joined by Professor Dr Katarzyna Zysk of the Norwegian Institute for Defence Studies to examine why the High North matters for global security. They explore its strategic geography; sea based nuclear deterrent considerations; undersea cables and critical infrastructure; and the operational realities that shape ISR and communications in austere Arctic conditions.

Arctic Realities: The High North’s Strategic Balance and Why it Matters