Russia

Mapping Russia’s Arctic Hydrocarbon Development Scheme

By mapping Russia’s Arctic fossil fuel distribution networks, this article examines Russia’s Arctic hydrocarbon

The Changing Nature of Russia’s Arctic Presence: A Case Study of Pyramiden

Pyramiden was a socialist utopia in the Arctic, until it was abandoned in 1998. Now you can visit it to see the Soviet

Russian Strategic Intentions in the Arctic

Pavel Devyatkin explores the Russian strategic intentions in Arctic shipping routes, energy extraction, and circumpolar

“Conquered Modernity”: The Soviet Arctic Pavilion at the World’s Fair in 1939

The Soviet Arctic Pavilion at the 1939 World’s Fair is a peculiar case study on USSR’s Arctic imaginations and

How Norway and Russia avoid Conflict over Svalbard

Norway and Russia have been engaged in a dispute over Svalbard's maritime zones. How have the neighbours managed to

Russia’s Arctic Strategy: Maritime Shipping (Part IV)

This article analyzes Russia’s official shipping policies and activities as well as the viability of the Northern Sea

Russia’s Arctic Strategy: Energy Extraction (Part III)

This article discusses Russia’s Arctic Strategy in the field of energy extraction and Russia's official energy

Russia’s Arctic Strategy: Military and Security (Part II)

The author analyzes Russia’s official security policies related to Arctic cooperation, search and rescue operations,

Russia’s Arctic Strategy: Aimed at Conflict or Cooperation? (Part I)

This series introduces three core issue areas of Russia’s Arctic Strategy: military security, energy extraction, and