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 ...