BRICS by BRICS: Brazil’s Accession to the Svalbard Treaty and the Politics of Partnership The Brazilian government has submitted the proposal to sign the Svalbard Treaty to the National Congress, which is now under consideration.
The Geopolitical Development in the Arctic Reflects the World Order, Says Researcher UiT Researcher Rasmus Gjedssø Bertelsen rejects the idea of 'Arctic exceptionalism' and believes the Arctic mirrors the global power struggle between the East and the West. He believes this Arctic divide will likely only escalate. The US with Trump in the forefront will also impact this relationship, but the country will still have major security policy interests in the region, he says to HNN.
Massive Russian Mobilization in the Arctic, High North News' overview shows Moscow is leaving the door open for "effective work in the Arctic Council" – while also continuously opening new doors for cooperation in the Arctic with non-western states. Interaction in fields such as research, environmental protection, logistics, energy, and tourism are on the agenda.
Lavrov: "The Arctic Council’s Future Depends on Whether a Civilized Dialogue Can Continue" Last week, Russia transferred the chairship of the Arctic Council to Norway. A way forward for the council requires joint efforts for dialogue to preserve the Arctic as a peaceful and stable region with constructive cooperation, says the Russian Minister of Foreign Affairs.
Lavrov: "The Arctic Council’s Future Depends on Whether a Civilized Dialogue Can Continue" Last week, Russia transferred the chairship of the Arctic Council to Norway. A way forward for the council requires joint efforts for dialogue to preserve the Arctic as a peaceful and stable region with constructive cooperation, says the Russian Minister of Foreign Affairs.
Another BRICS in the Wall – Or How Walls Are Replacing Cooperation in the Arctic A mere month before Norway is due to take over the Arctic Council, 15 Russian diplomats are expelled from Norway. At the same time, another powerful international alliance is slowly, but systematically moving into the Arctic.
