Arctic Matters

Emily Bond

Emily is a graduating senior at University of California, Santa Barbara, double majoring in Psychology and Slavic Languages and Culture with a minor in History. She is currently studying International Affairs in the Master's Program at MGIMO. After studying under Professor Paul Berkman, a researcher in the NSF-funded Program on Governance for Sustainable Development at the Bren School, her studies refocused on issues of the Arctic and energy diplomacy. In both academic and professional pursuits, she wishes to expand on the idea of science as a diplomatic tool in the global sphere. This blog examines the diplomatic challenges facing the Arctic today, with an emphasis on international cooperation and sustainable resource extraction.

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  1. In your opinion, what are the US long-term goals for Russia?
    U.S. wants to establish partnership relations with Russia on condition that it meets the U.S. requirements  
     33 (31%)
    U.S. wants to deter Russia’s military and political activity  
     30 (28%)
    U.S. wants to dissolve Russia  
     24 (22%)
    U.S. wants to establish alliance relations with Russia under the US conditions to rival China  
     21 (19%)
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