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Arctic Council
Why Did China Opt Out of the Arctic Climate Change Statement?
By Shannon Tiezzi
China's decision sends a worrying signal that U.S.-China tensions will impact climate change negotiations.
Meet the Russian Politician Who Thinks That 'Tanks Don't Need Visas'
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Dmitry Rogozin believes in speaking loudly and carrying a big stick.
Russian Sanctions, China, and the Arctic
By Andreas Kuersten
Russia’s souring relations with the West have given China an Arctic opening.
A Russian Perspective on China’s Arctic Role
By Nadezhda Filimonova and Svetlana Krivokhizh
Russia’s need for new partners is opening the door for China in the Arctic.
Beijing’s Arctic Play: Just the Tip of the Iceberg
By Elizabeth C. Economy
China has clearly signaled that it has a strong interest in the Arctic region.
Japan, Korea, Singapore and the Arctic Sea Lanes
By Katherine Cima and Russell Sticklor
All three countries have their eye on the potential of the Arctic and the Northern Sea Route.
Asian Giants Look to the Arctic
By Katherine Cima and Russell Sticklor
India and China are in a race to build a presence in the energy-rich Arctic region.
China Sees Arctic Race Heating Up
By Shannon Tiezzi
After the US announced a new Arctic ambassadorship, Chinese media reaffirmed Beijing's interests in the region.
Japan and Russia: Arctic Friends
By Stratos Pourzitakis
Increasingly close ties offer both countries potential benefits in the Arctic and elsewhere.
Did Canada Just Claim the North Pole?
By Ankit Panda
Canada submitted a science-based claim to a large swathe of the Arctic seabed, including the North Pole.
Militarization of the Arctic Heats Up, Russia Takes the Lead
By J. Michael Cole
Arctic states have begun rebuilding their military forces and capabilities in order to operate in the region.
Understanding China’s Arctic Policies
China is playing a prudent long game in the region, with economics the driving factor.