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The EU and the Arctic: peering into the future

What is the EU Strategy in the Arctic? As the Arctic ice melts and technologies of production of increasingly scarce natural resources develop, this northernmost region of the globe acquires greater significance for the world economy and policy-making . The European Union considers ...

29.03.2012

The Arctic Dimension of Chinese Globalization

Whish strategy China pursues in the Arctic? The globalization of Chinese economy goes together with its political invigoration, also oriented to the Arctic which is ambiguously perceived by the international community. Denmark, for example, believes that China “has rightful economic ...

21.03.2012

Upgrading russian icebreaker fleet: an acknowledgement of business conditions or a strategic requirement?

Upgrading Russian icebreaker fleet – an important task? Lately, the keel-laying of new icebreakers has been systematically substantiated as a necessity. The need is related to the inevitable ageing of existing vessels, and to the prospects of the Arctic development. At the same time, insufficient freight turnover on the Northern Sea Route (NSR) leads to the inadequate workload of active vessels of the nuclear-powered icebreaker fleet. In part, diesel-electric icebreakers owned by shipping companies ...

05.03.2012
 

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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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