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RIAC Discusses Prospects for Russia-Chinа Cooperation in Arctic

... the discussion, representatives of the Russian and Chinese expert community considered the prospects for China’s cooperation with Arctic governments, in particular Russia, as well as the economic potential of developing Arctic resources and the Northern Sea Route.

20.04.2016

Experts from Russia, the United States and Canada Discuss Shipping in the Arctic

... shipping in the Arctic, including the Polar Code, navigation safety problems in the Arctic waters, as well as opportunities for cooperation of the Arctic states in this area. The discussion at the second session focused on the commercial potential of the Northern Sea Route and the prospects for its development, the specifics of navigation and shipping control in the Northwest Passage, as well as promising areas of scientific and educational cooperation on transport issues in the Arctic. Discussion at ...

14.04.2016

Northern Sea Route

Law · Transit · Ecology · Icebreakers · Security RIAC experts explain legal principles and Northern Sea Route practice of usage

20.10.2015

Conflicting Interests in Regulating Navigation in the Bering Strait

... practical effect of denying, hampering or impairing the right of transit passage.” From the American point of view, the exercise of that right must not obstruct even the holding of military exercises and maneuvers [3] . *** www.arctic-info.ru Northern Sea Route The United States, being one of the largest economies in the world and a key consumer of goods and resources, is interested in fully exploiting the advantages offered by sea transport. The U.S. is consistently upholding the right of ...

08.10.2015

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

... because there is so much at stake for the Arctic and because there is too much interest in cooperation. Earlier you have 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. There is practically no real infrastructure along the Northern Sea Route. So, if there’s an emergency on board of ...

12.03.2015

Arctic Shipping: A Route to Russian-American Cooperation

... the exclusive domain of indigenous people, explorers and adventurers, is increasingly open toroutine shipping traffic. With the continued retreat of summer sea ice, the shipping season is becoming longer and more reliable. Icebreaker support along the Northern Sea Route reduces uncertainty further still. As a result, shipping through the Northern Sea Route is expected to continue to increase, and the Northwest Passage is also seeing commercial voyages. The benefits—shorter distances, access to ...

20.11.2014

Prospects of cooperation in U.S.-Russia relations in the Arctic

... agreement. We can start U.S.-Russia negotiations and make concessions, provided that the U.S. will offer something in exchange, for example, fishing quotas. Do you think that Finland, Sweden, and Norway may form their own Scandinavian policy on the Northern Sea Route (NSR) as opposed to Russia? Do you think Washington will strengthen interactions with the Scandinavian countries on the issue of the internationalization of the NSR? In 2012 the Russian Federation adopted a new federal law on amendments ...

19.03.2014

Russia in the Arctic: Opportunities and Peculiarities of International Cooperation

... necessary materials presented and foreign practices analyzed, in order for the United Nations to take a positive decision in before the end of 2013, allowing Russia to expand its Exclusive Economic Zone by 1.2 million square kilometers. Photo: RIA Novosti Northern Sea Route The Arctic is also of critical military-strategic importance to Russia. An analysis of the Arctic states’ defense potential and plans shows that the region must not become an arena for armed confrontation or a newarms race. All ...

03.12.2013

More Foreign than Russian Ships in Russia's Northern Seas

According to Atomflot Deputy Director Stansilav Golovinsky, in 2013 foreigners outnumber Russian companies in applications for ice escort in polar waters. RIAC experts regard it as a sign of growing competition in the Arctic. On September 19, Russian International Affairs Council held an expert meeting on international cooperation in the Arctic with participation of representatives of ministries, agencies, think tanks and NGOs to discuss preservation of biological resources and management of shipping...

23.09.2013

Russian Services Have a Price

On Russia's Right to Charge for Arctic Transit The Russian system for managing the Northern Sea Route (NSR) is angrily criticized by most interested foreign states for its lack of direct access to weather and navigation data, complicated procedures to request escort services etc. But the most sensitive issue is the NSR passage fee. ...

21.03.2013
 

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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  
     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%)
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