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The Twists and Turns of the Polar Silk Road

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by Marc Lanteigne Over the past five years, China has been seeking to place its own diplomatic and economic stamp on the Arctic, via what has, since 2018, been frequently referred to as the ‘Ice’ or ‘Polar Silk Road’ (Bingshang Sichouzhilu 冰上丝绸之路), or PSR. The foundation of this ‘road’ was to be the development of… Continue reading The Twists and Turns of the Polar Silk Road

Eye on the Arctic: ‘Roundup of COVID-19 Response Around the Arctic’

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Fellow Arctic news service Eye on the Arctic published a summary on 13 March of information regarding COVID-19 in the region and how various governments are addressing the situation. 'Roundup of COVID-19 Response Around the Arctic,' by Eilís Quinn, Levon Sevunts and Mathiew Leiser, Eye on the Arctic. https://www.rcinet.ca/eye-on-the-arctic-special-reports/roundup-of-covid-19-responses-around-the-arctic-circle/  

Interlude: Opinion Peace – Chinese Foreign Policy

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Last week, OtC editor Marc Lanteigne sat down with the Centre for Peace Studies at the University of Tromsø - The Arctic University of Norway, to discuss his recently-published fourth edition of his book Chinese Foreign Policy: An Introduction, for the Centre's Opinion Peace podcast series. The discussion focused greatly on China's expanding foreign policy… Continue reading Interlude: Opinion Peace – Chinese Foreign Policy

The Best-Laid Plans? Russia’s New Arctic Strategies Face Many Hurdles

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by Marc Lanteigne This week brought major shakeups to Russian politics and policymaking, with by far the most significant being the declared constitutional changes which may allow President Vladimir Putin to remain in office past his previously-anticipated departure date in 2024, and keep him in power until possibly 2036. This announcement overshadowed another recent watershed Russian… Continue reading The Best-Laid Plans? Russia’s New Arctic Strategies Face Many Hurdles