Compilation: Russia’s increasing investment in the Arctic
Russia has made reaffirming its military presence in the Arctic its top priority amid an intensifying international rivalry over the region that is believed to hold up to one-quarter of the planet's undiscovered oil and gas. The country is also investing heavily in energy infrastructure. Read Eye on the Arctic's reports to learn more...
Russian Navy 2019: Two new submarines, 23 new surface vessels and 480 new kinds of armament
President Putin assembles his top military aides to discuss the development of the Navy and Northern Fleet. As the year draws towards an end, the... Read more...
New ship to handle all nuclear waste from Rosatom’s operations in Russian Arctic
By Thomas Nilsen, The Independent Barents Observer // Thursday, December 5, 2019
Le projet de loi 25 du gouvernement du Nunavut veut rendre l’éducation au territoire bilingue avec la... Read More...
Latest LNG carrier arrives in Arctic Russian port, marks completion of tanker fleet
By Atle Staalesen, The Independent Barents Observer // Tuesday, December 3, 2019
The «Yakov Gakkel» in late November sailed into the Kara Sea with course for the Sabetta LNG terminal in Yamal. About two weeks... Read More...
Experts look at Arctic policies of region’s key players ahead of Halifax Security Forum
By Mathiew Leiser, Eye on the Arctic // Friday, November 22, 2019
The future of the Arctic in an age of global warming will be a major topic at the annual Halifax International Security Forum, which... Read More...