Prospects for future cooperation between Russia and France in the Arctic

... is an observer member to the Arctic Council, which enables the country to assist to all the Council’s meetings, participate in the work of AC Working Groups, and submit statements at ministerial meetings. France is also a member of the Barents Euro-Arctic Council. France’s interests in the Arctic can be split into three categories: 1) Energy projects. 2) Scientific and environmental activities: France has a permanent presence in Svalbard archipelago via the scientific research bases Charles ...