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China and Russia in the Arctic

A China-Russia Arctic Alliance? Not So Fast.

A China-Russia Arctic Alliance? Not So Fast.

By Marc Lanteigne
Despite lofty declarations of mutual interests in the Arctic, there have been significant cracks in this regional relationship. 

Assessing China’s and Russia’s Arctic Ambitions

Assessing China’s and Russia’s Arctic Ambitions

By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Kristina Spohr.
Arctic Ambitions: China’s Engagement With the Northern Sea Route

Arctic Ambitions: China’s Engagement With the Northern Sea Route

By Tiago Tecelão Martins
As climate change makes the Arctic shipping route more feasible, China is leaning in.

What Does Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine Mean for China in the Arctic?

What Does Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine Mean for China in the Arctic?

By Trym Eiterjord
An exodus of money, technology, and buyers from Russian energy projects may offer an opportunity for China to embed itself deeper in the Arctic.

China, Russia, and Arctic Geopolitics

China, Russia, and Arctic Geopolitics

By Ling Guo and Steven Lloyd Wilson
China’s burgeoning role in the Arctic could translate into direct competition with Russia.

China-Russia Trouble on the Arctic Silk Road?

China-Russia Trouble on the Arctic Silk Road?

By Nengye Liu
The future of the 'Ice Silk Road' is bright -- as long as China-Russia relations remain on good terms.

Will Russia Arm Its Icebreaker Fleet With Supersonic Cruise Missiles?

Will Russia Arm Its Icebreaker Fleet With Supersonic Cruise Missiles?

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The head of the U.S. Coast Guard claims that Russia’s new class of icebreakers will be fully-fledged warships.
$20 Million Contract: US Coast Guard Moves Forward With Icebreaker Acquisition

$20 Million Contract: US Coast Guard Moves Forward With Icebreaker Acquisition

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The service awarded multiple contracts for heavy polar icebreaker industry studies this week.

Will the US Coast Guard Close the ‘Icebreaker Gap’?

Will the US Coast Guard Close the ‘Icebreaker Gap’?

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. Coast Guard’s initiative to build additional icebreakers is gaining momentum.

Russia and China in the Arctic: Is the US Facing an Icebreaker Gap?

Russia and China in the Arctic: Is the US Facing an Icebreaker Gap?

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Among other things, Russia will introduce the design for a new super-nuclear icebreaker by the end of 2015.

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