Institute of Continuing Education (ICE)
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Tim Reilly obtained his Doctorate at the Scott Polar Research Institute, University of Cambridge, researching Sino-Russian relations in both the Arctic and NE Asia. Prior to this, he enjoyed an initial career in the military followed by specialization in New Business Development (NBD) in emerging markets, mainly in the oil & gas, telecoms, and consultancy industries. His research interests are Arctic energy, transportation, and infrastructure with emphasis also on strategic aspects of the governance of the Arctic. He is also an adviser to the UK government on Arctic and Astro-Polar affairs. Tim is the Founder of the Polar Consultancy Group Ltd, which specialises in the Arctic, the Astro-Polar interface, and the technologies that link together the Polar regions and the Space domain.
Arctic geopolitics and strategic issues including geo-economics and military dimensions
Arctic oil and gas operations across Arctic
Sino-Russian energy relations in Arctic
US strategy in Arctic region
Expert witness to the House of Commons Environmental Committee on the Arctic
Expert witness to the House of Lords Select Committee on the Arctic
Academic Arctic Adviser to the Ministry of Defense’s Arctic Net Assessment Group.
Senior Associate Fellow; The Institute for Statecraft (Arctic expert).
• Member of the International Panel on Arctic Environmental Responsibility
• Research Fellow at the Centre for Rising Powers; POLIS, University of Cambridge
• Member at the Center of Geopolitics and Grand Strategy, University of Cambridge
