China and Russia With Joint Air Patrol off Alaska: First of Its Kind in the Area Last month, China conducted a naval transit as well as a joint air patrol with Russia, off the coast of Alaska. The latter joint operation with bombers is a new development and is a sign of closer military cooperation, says Professor Øystein Tunsjø at the Norwegian Institute for Defence Studies.
Lavrov Stands Firm on Maritime Border Agreements With Norway and the US A call has been made in the Russian State Duma for the termination of agreements on maritime delimitation with Norway in the Barents Sea and the US in the Bering Sea. "One must look at the big picture," responds MFA Sergey Lavrov, pointing to the agreements' benefits to Russia.
US Researchers: Look to Norway for Insights on Managing the Relationship with Russia Reykjavik (High North News): "We can obtain better security in the Arctic by looking to Norway," says Michael Peterson, referring to the Norwegian clarity and predictability vis-à-vis Russia. Peterson is a professor at the US Naval War College.
Closes Well-Known Crab Fishery in Alaska for the First Time in 25 Years Alaska’s authorities are closing the Bristol Bay red king crab fishery for the season. That may have serious repercussions for the fishing fleet, the industry and local communities in the state.
