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A Suspended Arctic Council: New Hope with Norway’s Chairmanship

... cooperation with Russian universities, scientists, institutions of academic excellence and every other form of backchannel approach (including NGOs and other working groups in the Arctic), pose reasons for elevated concerns. Expectations from Norway With Norway’s approaching chairmanship in the Arctic Council, hope remains high that the country might define its regional objectives “clear” and “outright” for the next two years. Though Arctic geopolitical challenges remain in the backdrop of the Ukraine crisis, Norway needs to adopt a ...

02.03.2023

expert column

China’s membership in the Arctic Council: what does it mean for China?

... states as permanent observers . China, which has demonstrated its willingness to participate in the exploration of the Arctic region more actively than the rest over the recent years, occupies a special position among them. Norway has the last word Norway’s stance on admitting China to the Arctic Council remained a matter of intrigue until virtually the last moment. This was due to the “cooling” of bilateral relations in the recent past, provoked by the Nobel Peace Prize Award [1] to Chinese dissident Liu Xiaobo in early October ...

26.06.2013

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Poll conducted

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%)