President Putin and President Xi. Photo Credit: AP By: Ezra Shapiro, Columnist In recent years, Russia and China’s growing collaboration on energy and shipping projects in the Arctic has caused some consternation among U.S policymakers. Despite the countries’ current cooperation, Moscow and Beijing’s long-term ambitions are fundamentally at odds with each other. Russia places a … Continue reading Beijing-Moscow Relations Will Cool As the Arctic Heats Up
Author: Ezra Shapiro
China’s Spreading Arctic Interests
The Xue Long (Snow Dragon). Photo Credit: International Polar Foundation By: Ezra Shapiro, Columnist Over the past two decades, and particularly in the last five years, China has steadily expanded its footprint in the Arctic. Receding sea ice is unlocking the region’s economic and geostrategic potential, opening the door to resource, trade and security advantages … Continue reading China’s Spreading Arctic Interests
The Warming Arctic: Implications for U.S. Regional Defense Assets
The U.S. Air Force simulated attack exercise "Arctic Gold" took place in Nov. 8, 2018, at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. Photo Credit: 354th Fighter Wing Public Affairs, U.S. Air Force By: Ezra Shapiro, Columnist On land and at sea, a warming Arctic is eroding US strategic force posturing and readiness in the High North. Melting … Continue reading The Warming Arctic: Implications for U.S. Regional Defense Assets