07/04/2023
In addition to being a leading gas and oil power, Russia also possesses vast geological resources that place it among the world’s leading mining countries.
Russian Chairmanship of the Arctic Council
From May 2021, Russia will chair the Arctic Council for two years. During this period, Moscow vows to promote economic development and environmental protection of the polar region. At the same time, Russia continues to implement its ambitious political, economic and military agenda. However, the country is also facing long-lasting social and demographic difficulties that limit its action in the area.
The Russian Chairmanship of the Arctic Council research axis within the Russia / Eurasia Center provides analysis on Russian strategy and public policy in the Arctic region. It also tackles infrastructural issues such as the development of the Northern Sea Route, the continuation of industrial gas projects in the Yamal Peninsula, and future oil and mining projects in the Taimyr Peninsula. Finally, this research axis pays a particular attention to Russia’s relations with other Arctic states and non-Arctic powers.
Tatiana KASTOUEVA-JEAN
Director of Ifri's Russia / Eurasia Center
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Florian VIDAL
Associate Fellow, Russia / Eurasia Center
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05/03/2021
Russia is an outlier in the international consensus on climate change.
02/03/2020
Despite the deterioration of its relations with the West and economic stagnation limiting its room for maneuver, Russia continues to have an ambitious policy for the Arctic region.
25/01/2019
According to a 2008 estimate, the Arctic hosts approximately 412 billion barrels of oil equivalent of conventional oil and gas resources. And since then, following the so-called shale revolution and technology improvements, numbers have gone even higher.
29/10/2018
The return of more conflictual relations between Russia and the West following Russia’s intervention in Eastern Ukraine and its annexation of Crimea has led to a deterioration in the strategic environment for Northern European countries, particularly in the Baltic Sea Region and the Arctic.
04/09/2017
Two strategic regions are at the focus of this back-to-school issue of Politique étrangère.
27
Jan
2021
from 13:00 to 14:30
- Videoconferences
The Arctic: Seizing Opportunities and Safeguarding Stability Videoconference
The Arctic region has enjoyed lasting political stability for several decades. However, the region is very vulnerable to the acceleration of climate change, and in addition, it is subject to growing interest from global powers eager to explore its geo-economic and geo-strategic potential....
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