Russia

“Conquered Modernity”: The Soviet Arctic Pavilion at the World’s Fair in 1939

The Soviet Arctic Pavilion at the 1939 World’s Fair is a peculiar case study on USSR’s Arctic imaginations and

How Norway and Russia avoid Conflict over Svalbard

Norway and Russia have been engaged in a dispute over Svalbard's maritime zones. How have the neighbours managed to

Russia’s Arctic Strategy: Maritime Shipping (Part IV)

This article analyzes Russia’s official shipping policies and activities as well as the viability of the Northern Sea

Russia’s Arctic Strategy: Energy Extraction (Part III)

This article discusses Russia’s Arctic Strategy in the field of energy extraction and Russia's official energy

Russia’s Arctic Strategy: Military and Security (Part II)

The author analyzes Russia’s official security policies related to Arctic cooperation, search and rescue operations,

Russia’s Arctic Strategy: Aimed at Conflict or Cooperation? (Part I)

This series introduces three core issue areas of Russia’s Arctic Strategy: military security, energy extraction, and

Russia’s Arctic Strategy: An Analysis of the Role of Diplomatic, Cooperative, and Domestic Policies

Russia’s Arctic strategy is designed to foster broader acceptance for Russian military and economic actions in the

Sustainability from Sanctions? The EDB and Infrastructure Projects in Russia’s Arctic

Investments by the EDB in Russian infrastructure projects can create a sustainability framework for Arctic specific

A 100 years of breaking the ice in Russia’s Arctic capital

Steady, predictable and close engagement with the Russian Arctic has created a territory of dialogue. How did this