Russia has reasons to turn up the heat in the Arctic

Commentary feature. If there is one country that will shape the future of the Arctic, it is Russia. Its interests are substantial, grounded in history and geopolitics, and sharpened by climate change and resource-hunger.

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Website; International Arctic Forum http://www.arctic.ru/

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BBC News, 23.9.10: Putin plays down talk of battle for Arctic resources http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-11397671

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