Chinese and Turkish Polar Researchers Explore Cooperation With Russia in Svalbard Last week, a Chinese research delegation visited Russia's science center in Barentsburg to discuss expanded cooperation in the Arctic. The parties agreed to start preparations for joint research projects. In July, Turkish polar researchers visited Pyramiden to gain closer insights into Russian plans for an international Arctic science station.
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.
Lacking Own Satellite Coverage Russia Is Looking to China For Northern Sea Route Data Russian officials announced a host of new initiatives related to boosting traffic on the Northern Sea Route. Key measures include working with China for satellite data to optimize ice navigation on the route and partnering with Chinese and Turkish shipyards for the construction of future icebreakers.
The Finnish President in Turkey for Announcement of NATO Decision Finland's President Sauli Niinistö is in Turkey for two days to confirm the answer from Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan as he announces the decision regarding Finland's NATO membership.
Not As Dramatic in Reality if Swedish NATO Membership Is Postponed, Believes Researcher If Finland enters NATO while Sweden has to wait, it would be unfortunate. The practical significance, however, is attenuated by the fact that Sweden has been given security guarantees and strong support by NATO. The Nordic defense cooperation can also be further developed to a great degree, researcher Håkon Lunde Saxi points out.
Turkey Is One Step Closer to Accessioning the Svalbard Treaty Turkey's president Erdoğan has signed a bill on the country's accession to the Svalbard Treaty. The bill will be processed in the parliament's general assembly in the coming days.
NATO Practiced Defense of Norwegian Airspace Last week, Nato conducted an air operation partly over Nordland county with Norwegian, American, and Turkish participation. Joint exercises with Finnish fighter planes were also carried out. "The High North is a prioritized area for the alliance," says the Chief of the NAOC at Reitan.
The Arctic Fox and the Turkish Wolf Negotiating; Is the “North” Important for the Turkish Foreign Policy?
