北欧的历史、地理、文化、贸易和政治将五个国家紧密结合在一起，促成了它们在北欧以及国际平台中的双多边合作。然而，各国不同的地理、政治、安全和经济身份决定了其在北极地区不尽相同的利益。北欧国家近年更新的北极政策体现了各国存在许多共通的主题，也反映出各国北极事务优先事项的差异。比较北欧不同时期、不同国家及政府间北极政策，可以看出北欧国家如何在北极环境和政治局势变化中不断调整自身战略。由于冰层的融化和工商业活动的增加，北欧国家的北极国家身份为其带来新的挑战和机遇，北欧国家之间进一步加强北极合作是合乎逻辑的选择，统一的立场将使它们能够更好地保护其共同的北极利益，利用新的经济机会，并加强北欧各国在区域乃至全球双多边关系中的政治地位。
Nordic history，geography，culture，trade，and politics bind the five countries together and contribute to their bilateral and multilateral cooperation in the Nordic as well as international platforms. However，the different geographical，political，security，and economic identities of the countries define their divergent interests in the Arctic region. The updated Arctic policies of the Nordic countries in recent years reflect the existence of many common themes as well as the differences in national priorities for Arctic affairs. Comparing Nordic Arctic policies over time，across countries，and between governments shows how the Nordic countries are constantly adapting their strategies in response to the changing Arctic environment and political situation. As the Arctic statehood of the Nordic countries brings new challenges and opportunities due to melting ice and increased industrial and commercial activities，it is a logical choice to further strengthen Arctic cooperation among the Nordic countries，where a unified position will enable them to better protect their common Arctic interests，take advantage of new economic opportunities，and strengthen the political position of the Nordic countries in regional and even global bilateral and multilateral relations.
