Russia and Canada face the need to build a balanced and cautious policy about non-Arctic states
The Arctic is currently undergoing significant transformations that ... ... developing relations with extra-regional states, and with the observer countries in the Arctic Council in particular.
The Interests of Extra-Regional Actors in the Arctic
There... ... Arctic. They are attracted by the transport opportunities, specifically the use of the Northern Sea Route and the Northwest Passage, as well as by the raw material resources...
The Prospects of Developing Cooperation in the Arctic
When a year draws to a close, tradition dictates that we take stock of the ... ... idea” of an “Arctic summit” did not materialize. Finland will continue to chair the Arctic Council until the spring of 2019, and such a summit would sound a powerful chord... ... carriers capable of delivering freight to customers all year round already sail the Northern Sea Route (NSR), transporting gas from the Port of Sabetta. Novatek
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The Arctic region remains a frozen treasure that everybody wants to lay hands on. In Russia,... ... and policy expert shares his views with RIAC.
In April 2015 the chairmanship of the Arctic Council goes to the USA. What are the main difficulties the U.S. is likely to face? How does the USA account... .... What are the main infrastructure projects this year in terms of transport and the Northern Sea Route? What role will Asian countries, like China, play in building these...