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Why are the Russians rushing to mine rare earths in the Arctic?
Moscow’s new “roadmap” towards independence from China and leverage with the U.S.
 • Lukas Wahden
In and Out of Love: Arctic politics in October
Trump disenchants Russia, China makes Arctic shipping history, Brussels and Moscow want to update Arctic policies
 • Lukas Wahden
How to respond to China-Russia cooperation in the Arctic
A book chapter for the Institute for Security and Development Policy (ISDP)
 • Lukas Wahden
No, Russia is not building a new Arctic military base on American land
The 'National Interest' resuscitates a fringe 1980s conspiracy theory on Wrangel Island
 • Lukas Wahden
Low Ice, High Drama: Arctic politics in August
China and the U.S. trade barbs, S. Korea mulls Arctic shipping, NATO builds Nordic hubs
 • Lukas Wahden
A French Affair: Arctic politics in June
France looks north, the U.S. reshuffles command structures, Russia plans ahead
 • Lukas Wahden
"The West should encourage India to become Russia’s Arctic alternative to China"
A conversation on India's Arctic strategy with Anurag Bisen of the Vivekananda International Foundation
 • Lukas Wahden
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