Rhetorical or real, Russian expansionism threatens the Arctic
In October 1987, Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev declared, “The Soviet Union is in favor of a radical lowering of the level…
NASA satellite reveals Arctic at night
In winter, the Arctic is considered to be a dark and dreary place save for when the northern lights shimmer…
Northern Sea Route: Open for business?
Russia’s Northern Sea Route Administration has received 604 applications for transits this year. The bulk of sailings take place on the…