... concerns suggesting that the construction of new deep-water port on the island by the United Kingdom could seriously affect the
status quo
and the balance of power in the region, making the Falklands a base for Britain’s economic expansion in the Antarctic. Of particular interest is the extent to which these plans comply with the spirit and letter of the UN General Assembly resolutions on the Falklands as well as the possibility of the UK expanding its military footprint in the region. That said,...
Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s interview with Rossiya 1 television channel for the documentary Antarctica: 200 Years of Peace, Moscow, February 2, 2020
Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s interview with Rossiya 1 television channel for the documentary Antarctica: 200 Years of Peace, Moscow, February 2, 2020
Sergey Brilyov
: Good afternoon, Mr ...
The Antarctic may serve for Moscow for a tradeoff during any discussion on division of the Arctic
The military conflict in Ukraine has overshadowed all other foreign policy problems for Russian audiences for some time. However, Moscow may soon face trouble ...
... Continent’s Air Shield: Per Ardua
Ad Astra
The Australian defense forces are engaged in 10 foreign operations, the largest in the Middle East (Accordion, Manitou) and in Afghanistan (Slipper).
Struggling for the Southernmost Place in the World
Australia's Antarctic policy is clearly very important for the entire region. Canberra prefers to overlook the issue in its defense policy papers, apparently because of the southern continent's special legal status. At the same time, Australia is aware of the fact ...
