... result of climate change and global political processes, remains a region of low tension in Russia-West relations, the Baltic Sea region is of a more complex nature. To address the evolving challenges and overcome the differences in perceptions of the Arctic, the Kingdom of Denmark and the Russia Federation need to elaborate on the common understandings of the Baltic and Arctic security architecture.
A joint report by the Russian International Affairs Council and the
Danish Foreign Policy Society
provides an analysis of ...
... October 8, 2019, Copenhagen hosted a round table focusing on the relations between Russia and the EU in the Baltic Sea and the Arctic. The round table was organized by
Danish Foreign Policy Society
.
The participants of the round table discussed cooperation ... ... countries of the region, security issues, as well as climate issues. The participants included former diplomats, experts from Denmark, Norway, and Russia.
Natalya Vyakhireva, RIAC Program Manager, and Roman Mayka, RIAC Program Coordinator, took part in ...
...
The decline in global oil prices that began in the summer of 2014 carries with it a number of risks in assembling a whole range of major oil and gas projects, including shale gas extraction projects, deep-water offshore projects and projects in the Arctic shelf.
In these conditions, despite the ongoing surplus of global oil production in relation to consumption, the question nevertheless arises: how can we maintain current production levels in the medium and long-term and ensure growth in order ...
... accords and define a formula for a final settlement, the sides should then switch to a three-party regime.
The Arctic's Western Front
Under an optimistic scenario, the grounds for official talks may emerge in two or three years.
The current positions of Denmark and Canada on the Arctic delimitation can provide some insights on their future negotiation tactics.
First, Copenhagen and Ottawa are expected to initially agree on the demarcation of their Arctic EEZs to have a united front vis-à-vis Russia.
Second, Denmark's presentation ...
... Vozgrin. Grenlandija i grenlandcy. Mysl' Publishers, Moscow, 1984, p. 4
7
. Act on Greenland Self-Government (Self-Government Act) (
http://constitutions.ru/?p=5643
)
8
. Ibid.
9
. Information of the Russian Trade Representation in Denmark (
http://www.denmark.mid.ru/inftp/inftp_51.html
)
10
. U.S. Geological Survey, 2008
11
. “Hammond is leaving no doubt about her aspirations, as irritating as that might be for some.”
The Arctic Journal, January 13, 2014
... beneficial cooperation between the two countries enabling a civilized resolution of potential disputes over the continental shelf borders, exploitation of natural resources, use of maritime transport routes and protection of vulnerable environment.
Denmark's Arctic Strategy
In September 2008, Russia adopted the "Principles of State Policy of the Russian Federation in the Arctic for the Period up to 2020 and beyond" and was the first Arctic state to develop a long-term strategy for the Arctic region....
