Search: Northern Sea Route,Arctic Council,USA (3 materials)

The Russian and Canadian Approach to Extra-Regional Actors in the Arctic

... as the two biggest Arctic powers to 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 are several reasons why extra-regional ... ... also pursue economic interests in the 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 of the Arctic, its bioresources and fishing ...

11.07.2019

Back to “Normalcy”

... President of Finland’s “breakthrough 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 at the end of the country’s northern ... ... Seven out of fifteen icebreaker-class LNG 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 plans to build another LNG plant (Arctic LNG-3) ...

28.12.2018

Climate change, indigenous people, sustainable infrastructure – what else are we missing in the Arctic?

... Washington in Seattle, Fishery’s science 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 for the climate change program in the ... ... touched upon the traffic in the Arctic region. 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 routes? You are not asking a simple question....

12.03.2015

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  1. 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  
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    U.S. wants to deter Russia’s military and political activity  
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    U.S. wants to dissolve Russia  
     24 (22%)
    U.S. wants to establish alliance relations with Russia under the US conditions to rival China  
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