Information on "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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31 May 2013
A Coast Guard for the Emerging Arctic
Author: Peter Troedsson
Publisher: Council on Foreign Relations (CFR)
This Expert Brief argues that as human activity intensifies in the Arctic, U. More on «A Coast Guard for the Emerging Arctic» -
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»
February 2013
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Feb 2013
Could the Arctic Warm Up NATO-Russia Relations?
Author: Wojciech Lorenz
Publisher: Polish Institute of International Affairs (PISM)
The stakes in the Arctic are high, but only cooperation will unlock the full potential of the region. More on «Could the Arctic Warm Up NATO-Russia Relations?»
December 2012
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17 Dec 2012
Northeast Asia Turns its Attention to the Arctic
Author: Linda Jakobson
Publisher: National Bureau of Asian Research (NBR)
China, Japan, and the Republic of Korea (ROK) have each applied to become a permanent observer on the Arctic Council, an intergovernmental forum established in 1996. More on «Northeast Asia Turns its Attention to 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» -
Nov 2012
China's Arctic Aspirations
Author: Linda Jakobson, Jingchao Peng
Publisher: Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI)
This policy paper represents the first comprehensive mapping of the agencies and individuals involved in the formulation of Arctic policies and an assessment of the motives underlying China’s Arctic activities. More on «China's Arctic Aspirations»
