“Nordic-Baltic Connectivity with Asia via the Arctic: Assessing Opportunities and Risks”, Bart Gaens, Frank Jüris and Kristi Raik (EFPI, Estonia)

The Arctic is occupying an increasingly important position in connectivity between Asia and the Nordic-Baltic countries. This is not least because climate change opens up new economic opportunities to make use of the region´s vast resources and develop the northern transport routes. Along with possibilities, the need to ensure peaceful, norms-based and environmentally sustainable development in the Arctic region poses a complex challenge.

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