Russia's Arctic Ambitions (Guest: Pavel Devyatkin)

Pavel Devyatkin, a senior associate at the Washington-based
Arctic Institute, explains in this podcast episode the Arctic's
significance, the Russian Arctic strategy, the impacts of climate
change, and the role of the Arctic Council. Devyatkin highlights
Russia's goals in the Arctic, including resource extraction and
the management of the Northern Sea Route. The episode also
covers Russia's socio-economic interests tied to oil and gas
resources, challenges and opportunities presented by climate
change, and the Northern Sea Route's development. Devyatkin
mentions Russia's cooperation with China and other international
partnerships and how territorial claims and disputes in the
region are managed within international law, emphasizing the
Arctic Council's role in fostering cooperation despite
geopolitical tensions.