Russia’s Strategic Concerns in the Arctic and Its Impact on Japan–Russia Relations Russia places a high strategic priority on the Arctic from a security perspective, in view of the need to secure the Northern Sea Route as well as develop natural resources... Shinji Hyodo | November 2014 | Strategic Analysis
Russia’s China Policy in the Arctic This article discusses the type of partnership Russia pursues towards China in the Arctic. Through evidence, the author finds that while Russia may be aiming for an overall strategic partnership,... Tom Røseth | November 2014 | Strategic Analysis
Norway’s High North Policy and New Asian Stakeholders This article examines the main drivers of Norway’s High North policy towards the new Asian stakeholders. The High North became a foreign policy priority for Norway in 2005, and Norway... Jo Inge Bekkevold , Kristine Offerdal | November 2014 | Strategic Analysis
Arctic: The Next Great Game in Energy Geopolitics? As global warming and melting of the ice is making the Arctic increasingly accessible, the region’s hydrocarbon riches are attracting international interest. Thus far, despite the presence of vast untapped... Shebonti Ray Dadwal | November 2014 | Strategic Analysis
The Polar Code and Arctic Navigation The ongoing climate-induced changes in the Arctic have resulted in prospects for exploiting resources, use of the Northern Sea Route for movement of goods, and new destinations for the cruise... Vijay Sakhuja | November 2014 | Strategic Analysis
The Northern Sea Route: Smooth Sailing Ahead? Transit traffic on the Northern Sea Route (NSR) has increased considerably in the last few years, in relative terms. There is no clear pattern of transit cargo on the NSR... Arlid Moe | November 2014 | Strategic Analysis
Asian Stakes and Arctic Governance Building on stakeholder management theory, this article examines the salience of Asian stakes in three key areas of Arctic governance: management and use of natural resources; shipping; and environmental protection.... Olav Schram Stokke | November 2014 | Strategic Analysis
Exchange Rate Variation in Defence Contracts in India This Brief analyses industry demands and reviews existing regulations in IT and defence procurement markets, culminating with suggestions on a possible way forward for reforms that can avoid adverse implications... Sandeep Verma | October 31, 2014 | Issue Brief
Geo-strategic Implications of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank The US sees the establishment of the AIIB as an attempt by China to pull South- East Asian countries closer to its orbit and a soft-power play that promises economic... R. S. Kalha | October 31, 2014 | IDSA Comments
India’s Military Modernization: Challenges and Prospects, edited by Rajesh Basrur, Ajaya Kumar Das and Manjeet S. Pardesi The emergence of India as an Asian great power in line with its economic development in recent years is a matter of significant strategic interest regionally and globally. India’s unique... Lee Cordner | October 2014 | Journal of Defence Studies
