Russia

The Circumpolar Podcast – Arctic Shipping and the Northern Sea Route

In this episode of The Circumpolar, Serafima Andreeva speaks with Arild Moe about Russia's Arctic ambitions and the

The Role of Russia in Japan’s Arctic Policy

Russia’s place in Japan’s Arctic calculus reflects a deeper struggle between economic pragmatism and strategic

Beyond the Northern Sea Route: The Developmental State and Japanese Arctic Energy Policy

Japan’s Arctic policy reflects its developmental state, with public–private partnerships shaping its strategy in

Atlantic Chokepoint, Cognitive Front: Russian Influence Operations and the GIUK Gap

Russian influence operations targeting Greenland and Scotland risk nuclear instability and demand enhanced national

Svalbard: A Testing Ground for Future Authoritarian Ambitions

Svalbard is being tested by Russian and Chinese gray-zone tactics. Norway must find a way to enforce the Svalbard

Greenland Today, Svalbard Tomorrow?

With international law in crisis, could Trump's Greenland threats foreshadow Svalbard's fate? Norway must uphold the

Sino-Russian Sub-Regional Cooperation in the Far East and Arctic: From “Border Economic Belt” to “Strategic Cooperation Engine”

Sub-regional Arctic cooperation acts as a "strategic stabilizer" that can reduce fluctuations in relations between

Ukraine’s Potential Role in NATO’s Arctic Defense

Russia’s pressure in the High North boosts Arctic security needs, with Ukraine’s drones offering NATO new

NATO’s Polar Pressure Point: The Svalbard Archipelago and the Russian Challenge

Svalbard faces Russian military build-up, disinformation, and diplomatic disputes, posing serious risks to NATO’s