Region: Arctic
The Global South looks at Norway with a hope to at least push the “un-pause button” of the Council
ShortIndia recognises the value of having different forums to advocate its Arctic issues
ShortOn November 29, 2022 the Russian International Affairs Council (RIAC) in partnership with the North-Eastern Federal University in Yakutsk (NEFU) held a round table “Russia and Asian Actors in the Arctic: Interests and Cooperation Opportunities” as part of the 6th Northern Forum on Sustainable Development which takes place from November 28 to December 1 in Yakutsk
ShortOn September 28, 2022 the Russian International Affairs Council (RIAC) in cooperation with the North-Eastern Federal University in Yakutsk and Northern Forum international organization held a roundtable titled “Russia — India Collaboration in the Arctic: Interests and Opportunities”
ShortA return to the usual nature of interaction within the framework of the Arctic Council should not be expected in the near future
ShortOn 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
ShortIt is still too early to see whether the new port will affect the balance of power or bolster Britain’s standing in the region in any significant way
ShortAlthough Iceland has not become the first European country with a women’s majority in parliament, these elections will certainly go down in history as a test of Icelanders’ trust to their own democracy
ShortRhetorically, 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
ShortIn international maritime affairs, neither China nor Russia will be absent, but the two countries can enhance their respective positions to have greater influence through cooperation, which is a more effective way to realize their national interests than working alone
ShortExtending the mandate of the Arctic Council to include security issues would likely discourage efforts to cooperate on pressing issues in the region
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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%)
