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How the Russian Invasion of Ukraine May Impact the Arctic
The United States and its Arctic partners suspended cooperation with Russia at the Arctic Council in response to Moscow's invasion of Ukraine. The prospect of returning to the council's business as usual seems very far away.
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Aug 22, 2022
Los Angeles Times
Benjamin J. Sacks, Kristin Van Abel

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Engaging with Greenland
Greenland's resources and geographic position would confer economic and strategic value to the United States. But its postcolonial history and unique governance regime complicate the prospect of direct ownership.
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Sep 23, 2019
The RAND Blog
Scott R. Stephenson @SRStephenson
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Will the Breakdown in U.S.-Russia Cooperation Reach the Arctic?
Over the last few decades, the U.S. and Russia have often found common ground on Arctic affairs, at least in such areas as search and rescue and environmental integrity. The Arctic has the potential to remain resistant to tensions building elsewhere.
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Oct 12, 2016
Inside Sources
Abbie Tingstad, Stephanie Pezard @StephaniePezard, et al.
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Being Safer in the Arctic
The Arctic is more accessible than it once was, but it's still a formidable place to travel. An emergency involving a cruise ship or a downed plane could stress the search-and-rescue system. But modest investments and planning measures can make a big difference.
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Oct 3, 2016
The National Interest
Abbie Tingstad, Timothy William James Smith
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Friends If We Must: Russia and China in the Arctic
Russia's rebalancing toward China is particularly important in the Arctic, a region in which Russia has great ambitions, but also struggles with major vulnerabilities. Russia needs China as an investor, as a technological partner, and as a key consumer of energy to support its flagging, energy-dependent economy.
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May 6, 2016
War on the Rocks
Stephanie Pezard @StephaniePezard, Timothy William James Smith
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Will the Arctic Remain a Warm Spot in Chilly U.S.-Russia Relations?
The United States should continue with its policy of engagement with Russia within Arctic institutions. This is the only way to keep building on a track record of successful agreements that make the Arctic safer for all.
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Apr 28, 2016
U.S. News & World Report
Stephanie Pezard @StephaniePezard, Abbie Tingstad
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Crimea, Climate Change, and U.S.-Russian Relations: A Perfect Storm
Russia possesses the world's most Arctic shoreline, water, and operating resources. But the United States is also an Arctic nation, even if much of the American public tends to under-appreciate this special status.
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May 6, 2014
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Anthony L. Russell