Abstract: The Arctic Science Ministerial Conference (ASM) is a high-level intergovernmental cooperation and ex-change platform initiated by Arctic countries that comprises major Arctic affairs-related countries and international organizations. Its main goal is to enhance international Arctic scientific cooperation and collaboration. This article combines the latest situation of international Arctic research, analyzes its internal development mechanism and development direction from the perspective of the background and characteristics of development initiated by the ASM Conference, and believes that ASM reflects the United States’ promotion of Arctic scientific research and global leadership. Although the ASM provides equal opportunities for Arctic countries to participate in scientific cooperation and to express their standpoints on the Arctic, its main framework is still deeply influenced and dominated by the Arctic Council. The ASM’s information exchange and supervision mechanism has served as a soft power tool for shaping Arctic research and cooperation among countries. Non-Arctic Countries need to show a more active attitude and measures in scientific and technological strategic integration, scientific and technological project cooperation, and deep involvement in the Arctic observing network and data sharing to enhance the in-fluence of Arctic governance.

Key words: Arctic Science Ministerial Conference, international cooperation, Arctic Council