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.