Project: International Cooperation in the Arctic
Aim of the project — to elaborate proposals for development of international cooperation in the Arctic, considering the priorities of the Arctic Council, in collaboration with research centers based in the countries of the Arctic region as well as in extra-regional countries.
Publications:
- Annual report “International Cooperation in the Arctic”
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A return to the usual nature of interaction within the framework of the Arctic Council should not be expected in the near future
ShortOttawa’s strategic dialogue with Moscow could begin with efforts to identify elements of commonality in both countries’ respective visions for development and stability in Asia
ShortDespite the sanctions and accusatory rhetoric from politicians on both sides, ‘niche cooperation’ between the two countries is still possible in areas of common interest
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Interview with Kamrul Hossain, Director of the Northern Institute for Environmental and Minority Law at the University of Lapland
ShortOn March 21, 2017 RIAC hosted an expert discussion “Science Diplomacy: US–Russia Cooperation in the Arctic”. Paul Berkman, Professor of Practice in Science Diplomacy of Fletcher…
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China and Russia act in accordance with their own interests, which are not always identical. For the time being, the creation of a Russo-Chinese military alliance isn’t a viable…
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Rhetorically, the parties present different proposals for the Arctic region but there is a great deal of continuity on the Arctic policy despite changing dynamics in parliament
ShortExtending the mandate of the Arctic Council to include security issues would likely discourage efforts to cooperate on pressing issues in the region
ShortA closer analysis of Canadian-Russian relations within the Arctic Council demonstrates a unique level of existing cooperation on a number of important matters
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A return to the usual nature of interaction within the framework of the Arctic Council should not be expected in the near future
ShortOttawa’s strategic dialogue with Moscow could begin with efforts to identify elements of commonality in both countries’ respective visions for development and stability in Asia
ShortDespite the sanctions and accusatory rhetoric from politicians on both sides, ‘niche cooperation’ between the two countries is still possible in areas of common interest
ShortAnalytics
Interview (2)
Interview with Kamrul Hossain, Director of the Northern Institute for Environmental and Minority Law at the University of Lapland
ShortOn March 21, 2017 RIAC hosted an expert discussion “Science Diplomacy: US–Russia Cooperation in the Arctic”. Paul Berkman, Professor of Practice in Science Diplomacy of Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University, Director of US-Russia Relations Project supported by the Carnegie Corporation, and Oran Young, Distinguished Professor Emeritus of the Bren School of Environmental Science and Management at the University of California, told Maria Smekalova about recent events in the region.
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BA in History, Queens University in Kingston, Ontario, MA Student at the University of Helsinki
BA in History, Queens University in Kingston, Ontario, MA Student at the University of Helsinki
Doctoral candidate at Heidelberg University, International Relations MA Candidate, St. Petersburg State University
Scientific Consultants
Head of the Department for Disarmament and Conflict Resolution Studies at the Primakov National Research Institute of World Economy and International Relations (IMEMO), Russian Academy of Sciences, Professor of MGIMO-University, RIAC Member
Doctor of Law, Professor, is a Head of the Program of International Law, MGIMO University, RIAC Member
Project Manager
PhD in Political Science, RIAC Program Manager
On March 18, 2022, Russian International Affairs Council (RIAC) and the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (CASS) continued the series of joint events and held a round table on Russia-China cooperation in the Arctic, the opportunities and limitations. The event was held behind closed doors
On June 17, 2021, the Embassy of Finland held a discussion on RIAC and MGIMO report "The Arctic Council: Status and Activities", as well as a discussion on international cooperation in the Arctic
On May 12, 2021, the International Multimedia Press Center MIA "Rossiya Segodnya" (Russia Today) hosted a round table focusing on the beginning of Russia's Chairmanship of the Arctic Council and timed to the release of RIAC report on the Arctic Council, its status and activities
Igor Okunev
Alfredo Toro Hardy
Leonid Leonid Grigoryev, Adrian Pabst
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Director of the Carnegie Moscow Center
Director of the Carnegie Moscow Center
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