China and Russia Arctic Policy Convergence? Shifting Geopolitics in the North
China and Russia Arctic policy is converging as climate change opens the region up to international shipping. And this is creating new challenges for a US defense establishment that has long taken the stability of the region for granted.
Russia’s Tough Talk on Arctic Sovereignty Must Be Taken Seriously
Littoral Arctic states like Canada must take heed of Moscow’s foregrounding of economics and sovereignty in its Arctic strategy, and prepare accordingly.
Backgrounder: China’s Arctic Strategy
Beijing isn’t letting geography get in the way of it establishing a robust presence in the next great frontier of geopolitical competition.
Greenland: A New Frontier of Great Power Competition
In opening its doors to foreign investors, an independence-minded Greenland could be ushering in a new era of geopolitical competition in the Arctic.
The Bering Strait: A New Chokepoint for Great Power Competition
The Northern Sea Route through the Arctic will alter global trade flows and in doing so create new geopolitical chokepoints. Chief among them is the Bering Strait, where US, Russian, and Chinese interests converge.
Greenland and the Arctic ‘Great Game’
The blunt manner of President Trump’s pitch to buy Greenland might have been ridiculous, but the geopolitical rationale behind it certainly isn’t.
A ‘Polar Silk Road’: China’s Arctic Policy
Exploring the geopolitical motivations behind Beijing's desire to build a 'Polar Silk Road' in the Arctic.
Russia in the Arctic: Friend or Foe?
Russia is making great strides in the Arctic. Should other Arctic Council states be concerned?
The Kuril Islands: Power Projection and Resource Protection
The disputed Kuril Islands have a key role in Putin’s vision of an empowered Russia.
Militarizing the Arctic: Is Canada Ready for a Literal Cold War with Russia?
Canada’s military preparations in this key strategic region have paled in comparison to Russia.