Arctic
Sea route and energy are key to Russia's Arctic vision
As an Arctic waterway becomes increasingly navigable, Moscow wants to ensure complete control
RussiaPolar Silk Road will reshape trade and geopolitics
China and Russia are spearheading a major new shipping route through the Arctic
InternationalInternational ocean management debates will swell
A new international deal is sought on biodiversity conservation at sea
United NationsProspects for the Arctic in 2018-22
As the Arctic opens up, Polar powers promote their national interests as well as a shared governance framework
ArcticCanada's climate diplomacy will outstrip domestic push
Ottawa is advancing its international climate outreach, but measures at home are proving difficult to implement
CanadaMoscow will press Arctic claims with law and military
Russia's Arctic military presence grabs headlines, but its astute legal arguments and consensus-building make progress
RussiaNorway's defence focus will shift to the High North
A long-term plan responds to Russia's increasing military activity and may put the Nordic region back on NATO's agenda
NorwayPolar Code leaves enforcement gap for Arctic shipping
New rules for Polar vessels come into effect in 2017, with implications for shipping, states, shipbuilders and insurers
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