Political Geography: Arctic / Publication Year: within 5 Years

Author:: Sagatom Saha and Theresa Lou
Publication Date:: 05-2020
Content Type:: Journal Article
Journal:: Woodrow Wilson School Journal of Public and International Affairs
Institution:: Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs, Princeton University
Abstract:: Increasing military and economic cooperation between Russia and China has led some to believe that America's two primary adversaries are joining together in an anti-U.S. alliance. However, this emerging relationship amounts to little more than a convenient alignment rather than a steadfast alliance. This analysis delves into emerging Sino-Russian competition and cooperation in Central Asia and the Arctic to illustrate diverging strategic interests and also provides recommendations for U.S. policymakers to capitalize on divides between America's competitors.
Topic:: Grand Strategy, Alliance, Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), and Strategic Competition
Political Geography:: Russia, China, Eurasia, Asia, North America, Arctic, and United States of America

Author:: Emily J. Munro
Publication Date:: 03-2020
Content Type:: Commentary and Analysis
Institution:: The Geneva Centre for Security Policy
Abstract:: Prevention strategies warrant more attention and can be a framework to apply to situations with different levels of urgency. The cases of the Arctic, the Sahel and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic demonstrate the value of prevention strategies in diverse ways. Anticipation is closely linked to prevention, and we should do more to understand how the future may unfold, and then act on the findings to help us to prevent crises and conflict. The interaction of issues often lies at the centre of the policy challenges we face today. It is necessary to unpack these interactions in order to strengthen our responses. Surprises cannot be entirely avoided, but we should place more emphasis on considering the implications of crises and ensure better integration of our approaches across the short, medium and long term.
Topic:: Crisis Management, Coronavirus, and COVID-19
Political Geography:: Sahel, Arctic, and Global Focus

Author:: Paweł Markiewicz
Publication Date:: 06-2020
Content Type:: Special Report
Institution:: The Polish Institute of International Affairs
Abstract:: The Arctic has become another contested area between the U.S., Russia, and China. The region’s growing importance for global trade and American security means the U.S. goal is largely to maintain freedom of navigation in the Arctic. For this reason, the Trump administration strives to increase American capacities to operate in the Arctic. The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic will delay implementing these plans; nevertheless, they will be achieved in the long term and the U.S. will also expect support in the Arctic from NATO allies.
Topic:: Security, Foreign Policy, NATO, and International Trade and Finance
Political Geography:: Russia, China, Arctic, and United States of America

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