Charting a Greener Course: The Northeast Passage and Shipping’s Future Op-ed: Global shipping faces unprecedented challenges as reliance on established trade routes like the Suez Canal exposes vulnerabilities in current trade networks. From the infamous Ever Given blockage to the increasing political risks in the Middle East, the need for exploring alternative routes is urgent, writes researchers from Nord University in this op-ed on the Northeast passage.
"The Cooperation Between Russia and China in the Arctic Is Still Limited" Researchers at the Norwegian Institute for Defence Studies believe the cooperation between Russia and China in the Arctic is still limited despite significant focus and increased attention. "The Arctic is not a priority for China, while Russia fears Chinese influence in this strategically important region," writes Ingvill Moe Elgsaas and Rebekka Åsnes Sagild.
Russia to Increase the Northern Fleet’s Combat Readiness and Strengthen Arctic Shipbuilding and Port Capacity Strengthening Russia's military capabilities and increasing the Northern Fleet's combat readiness are prioritized tasks to secure national interests in the Arctic, said Presidential Aide Nikolai Patrushev during a Murmansk visit. He also announced increased efforts to develop the Northern Sea Route.
The Russian Northern Fleet on This Year's Arctic Voyage On Monday, a group of naval vessels headed out for the Northern Fleet's annual long voyage in the Arctic Ocean. Their primary mission is to defend Russia's communications at sea and maritime economic activities in the Arctic. The marine force will also exercise with anti-submarine aircraft and coastal-based missile forces.
The Russian Northern Fleet on Long-Term Voyage in the Arctic A group of marine vessels of the Northern Fleet is currently on a two-month-long operation in Arctic waters. The purpose is reportedly to ensure safe maritime navigation and economic activity as well as protect Russian territory. At the same time, the fleet's air forces are frequently active.
