... world really needs to question is the very fundamental requirement and existence of “NATO” itself
On 4 April 2023, Finland formally became the 31st country of the NATO... ... in the region. Till recently it has remained a significant buffer between NATO and Russia. This status has drastically changed post Russia’s military action in Ukraine... ... remote-controlled smart mines and area denial systems.
Bipandeep Sharma:
A Suspended Arctic Council: New Hope with Norway’s Chairmanship
Finland’s naval component consists...
... normal flow of social activities as well as of protecting the vital interests from a wide range of challenges and threats. The Arctic accounts for a third of Russia’s entire territory and,
according to Russian President
Vladimir Putin, new Arctic and northern territories will be attached ... ... the national defense potential. The implication is that the Northern Fleet must be capable of assisting the Baltic Fleet on NATO’s eastern flank, while also interacting with the Pacific Fleet in case any threat emanates from the Asia-Pacific.
Direct ...
... workshop on ‘European Security’ organised by RUSI and the Russian International Affairs Council (RIAC) in February 2021 as ... ... to reduce the chances for open military confrontation between NATO and Russia, especially in Europe, and on maintaining mutual ... ... in 2021, which may bring new opportunities. Russia chairing the Arctic Council from 2021 to 2023 provides a further opportunity ... ... is viewed as sustainable and there are many other issues on the international security agenda for the UK to focus on beyond relations ...
... Joint Report
RIAC and CSIS Joint Report
In September 2020, the Russian International Affairs Council (RIAC) and the Center for ... ....S.-Russia relations: Arms Control, the U.S.-China Rivalry, the Arctic, and the Eastern Mediterranean. What follows is a summary ... ... remain relevant and contain enhanced verification mechanisms, international security today is better served by imperfect arms ... ... Russia’s enhanced military presence (and responsive measures by NATO) as well as China’s growing economic presence in the region....
On September 22–23, Russian International Affairs Council (RIAC) and the Center for Strategic and International ... ... of Russia-the U.S. relations; relations between Russia and the United States in the Arctic; prospects for resolving the Middle East crisis; political changes in Russia... ... relations.
The discussion was attended by experts on Russia-the U.S. relations and international security from both countries, as well as experts on each of the issues...
What the Big Game in the Arctic could look like
The activity of the United States Navy and the U.S.’s NATO allies in the Arctic is becoming a standing factor. The visit to the Barents Sea by a group of destroyers, regular under-ice ... ... initiative to build new heavy icebreakers for the U.S. Navy: these are all reasons for re-evaluating the prospects for NATO-Russia relations in the region and a possible change in the balance of power.
Small North
Andrey Todorov:
Where does the Northern ...
