How central is the Arctic to Russia’s economy? How is China increasing its presence in the region? And what does growing U.S.-Russia competition mean for the Arctic’s future?

In this episode, we speak with Alexander Pilyasov, professor of geography at Lomonosov Moscow State University and the Higher School of Economics in Moscow. The conversation, recorded in Belgrade after a Trialogue on American, Russian, and Chinese interests in the Arctic, explores the economic, geopolitical, and environmental stakes of the region.