Information on "Natural Resources" and "Polar Regions"
June 2013
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24 Jun 2013
Russian Analytical Digest No 129: Arctic Urban Sustainability
Author: Alexander Pilyasov, Nadezhda Zamyatina, Arbakhan Magomedov
Publisher: Center for Security Studies (CSS) / Research Centre for East European Studies (FSOE) / German Association for East European Studies (DGO)
This paper examines Arctic Urban and City Sustainability from a Russian perspective. More on «Russian Analytical Digest No 129: Arctic Urban Sustainability» -
7 Jun 2013
Changes in the Arctic: Background and Issues for Congress
Author: Ronald O'Rourke
Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
This report provides an overview of Arctic-related issues for the US Congress, with both the Obama Administration and the US Coast Guard releasing strategy documents regarding this area in May 2013. More on «Changes in the Arctic: Background and Issues for Congress»
May 2013
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May 2013
The Importance of the Arctic Region: Implications for Europe and Asia
Author: Lutz Feldt
Publisher: Institut für Strategie- Politik- Sicherheits- und Wirtschaftsberatung (ISPSW)
Asia’s and Europe’s interest in the Arctic is growing. More on «The Importance of the Arctic Region: Implications for Europe and Asia»
April 2013
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Apr 2013
Arctic Economic Potential
Author: Harri Mikkola, Juha Käpylä
Publisher: Finnish Institute of International Affairs (FIIA)
This paper analyzes the key drivers of the ‘Arctic boom’ and illustrates the challenges that need to be tackled for the Arctic’s potential to be realized. More on «Arctic Economic Potential» -
Apr 2013
East Asian States, the Arctic Council and International Relations in the Arctic
Author: James Manicom, P Whitney Lackenbauer
Publisher: Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI)
This policy brief talks about the strategic interests of three Asian states in the Arctic region - China, Japan and South Korea. More on «East Asian States, the Arctic Council and International Relations in the Arctic»
November 2012
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Nov 2012
Canada-US Arctic Marine Corridors and Resource Development
Author: John Higginbotham, Andrea Charron, James Manicom
Publisher: Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI)
This policy brief explores the ways Canada and the US can cooperate more closely in their Arctic development policies. More on «Canada-US Arctic Marine Corridors and Resource Development»
July 2012
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Jul 2012
The Arctic: Thaw With Conflict Potential
Author: Jonas Grätz
Publisher: Center for Security Studies (CSS)
Once a marginal region in global politics and economics, the Arctic is becoming more and more important, due in large part to climate change. More on «The Arctic: Thaw With Conflict Potential »
April 2012
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30 Apr 2012
Deepwater and Arctic Oil Drilling
Author: Patsy Richards
Publisher: House of Commons Library
This note outlines several examples of how previously inaccessible sources of hydrocarbons are now starting to be exploited. More on «Deepwater and Arctic Oil Drilling» -
Apr 2012
Security at Sea
Author: Will Rogers
Publisher: Center for a New American Security (CNAS)
This article argues that the US should ratify the Law of the Sea Convention (LOSC) and analyzes the potential losses from failing to do so. More on «Security at Sea»
March 2012
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Mar 2012
Military Capabilities in the Arctic
Author: Siemon T Wezeman
Publisher: Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI)
Overlapping claims by the five Arctic littoral states—Canada, Denmark, Norway, Russia and the United States—and increasing military presences and capabilities in the Arctic have led to fears of future conflict in the region. More on «Military Capabilities in the Arctic»
