THE GEOPOLITICS OF THE POLES
Arctic and Antarctic between Routes, Resources, and Global Powers
Edited by Marco Dordoni & Tiberio Graziani
The journal Geopolitica (www.geopoliticarivista.it) invites scholars, researchers, analysts, and professionals to submit original articles for the upcoming issue dedicated to the Geopolitics of the Poles. In recent years, the polar regions have become increasingly central in the strategic agendas of the world’s main international actors. The melting of Arctic ice is opening up new commercial routes that are redrawing the maps of global logistics, shortening connection times between Asia, Europe, and North America. At the same time, growing access to energy and mineral resources makes the Poles crucial areas for energy security and technological competition. The Arctic today stands as a genuine geopolitical laboratory, where economic, military, and environmental interests intersect and overlap. Antarctica, regulated by the 1959 Treaty, formally remains a territory of scientific cooperation and free of militarization, but pressures for resource exploitation and competition among major powers make the future of established balances uncertain. Against this backdrop, the interests and strategies of the United States, Russia, China, the European Union, and regional powers (including Canada, Norway, Australia, India, and other emerging actors) confront challenges linked to security, the environment, international law, and multilateral governance.
Topics of Interest
Articles may address, among others, the following issues:
- New Arctic maritime routes and their economic, logistical, and strategic impacts.
- The race for energy and mineral resources in the Poles.
- Militarization and security in the Arctic.
- The Antarctic Treaty and future prospects for polar governance.
- The strategies of major geopolitical players (USA, Russia, China, EU) and the role of regional powers.
- Dynamics of cooperation and conflict in dedicated international organizations.
- The impact of climate change and the energy transition on the polar regions.
- Legal and international law issues concerning the Arctic and Antarctica.
Submission Guidelines
- Articles must be unpublished and between 5,000 and 8,000 words in length, accompanied by an abstract (max 200 words), three keywords, and a short biographical note of the author.
- Contributions will be selected through a double-blind peer-review process. The review usually takes two to three months. After this period, authors will be notified of the decision (acceptance, revision, or rejection).
- Accepted languages: Italian, English, French, Spanish.
Abstracts and articles must be sent to Tiberio Graziani at tibgraziani@gmail.com, with the subject line: GEOPOLITICS OF THE POLES.
Deadlines
- Abstract submission: November 15, 2025
- Notification of acceptance: November 30, 2025
- Full paper submission: February 15, 2026
- Expected publication: June 2026
Author Guidelines
- Articles must be original, unpublished, and not under consideration elsewhere.
- Maximum length: 60,000 characters (including spaces).
- Submissions must comply with the formatting and ethical guidelines of the journal.
- For full details, see: https://www.geopoliticarivista.it/author-guidelines/
Peer Review Process
All articles will undergo peer review. Authors are invited to submit original research articles, reviews, case studies, and theoretical or methodological discussions that meet the scientific standards of the journal. Proposals must be well-grounded in relevant literature and clearly articulate their contribution to advancing the field of geopolitics.
Manuscript Format
Title
Author(s)
Author(s) affiliation
Short CV of the author(s)
- Abstract (in English): No more than 200 words, summarizing the aim, methodology, results, and significance of the study.
- Three keywords (in English)
- Introduction: a comprehensive review of the context and objectives of the study.
- Methodology: detailed description of research, data sources, and analytical techniques.
- Results: clear presentation of findings, supported, where necessary, by statistical analyses and visual aids.
- Discussion: interpretation of results, implications for theory and practice, and potential limitations.
- Conclusion: summary of results and their impact in the field of geopolitics.