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The Arctic Council Round Up: Mapped Membership
The Arctic has become increasingly dynamic as new challenges and opportunities are uncovered. As a result, the Arctic Council has gained importance and garnered interest as an institution. Diana Rivera maps its members, observes states and related articles by the NCC.
South Korea Sails North: Policies and Goals for the Arctic
Georgi Ivanov examines South Korea’s motivation and interests as it looks towards the Arctic.
Japan Looks North: The US Pacific Ally System and Arctic Geopolitics
Georgi Ivanov discusses Japan’s strategic security and commercial interests in the Arctic and analyses the influence of the US Pacific Ally System in the country’s foreign policy, especially with respect to the High North.
Japan in the Red: Taxes, Fragile Growth, and Overwhelming Debt
In his efforts to tackle its growing sovereign debt, Japan might stifle its fragile economic progress. Diana Rivera examines Abe’s tax plan and fiscal cuts and their potential effects.
The Chinese-Russian Naval Exercise 2013
Sarah Danruo Wang looks at the Chinese-Russian Naval Exercise, Joint Sea 2013, and illustrates historical maritime disputes in the East Asian region.
Abenomics 101: What’s all the buzz about?
Following the global buzz over ‘Abenomics’, Diana Rivera explains what the controversial Japanese economic strategy entails.
Dire Straits: ASEAN and Piracy
With piracy threatening trade in Southeast Asia, Paul Pryce highlights the need for a more structured regional response.
Japan Looks North: Trading Through the Arctic
Georgi Ivanov explores the importance and potential of the northern routes for Japanese economic stability.
The Chinese Stake in the Arctic: Trade Security
Georgi Ivanov explains the reasons for China’s increasing interest in the Arctic in the first part of “The Chinese Stake in the Arctic” series.










