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IEŚ Commentaries 1611

7 May 2026

Aleksandra Kuczyńska-Zonik - Baltic Team

Science diplomacy as an instrument of Russia’s influence in the Baltic Sea Region

Science diplomacy, traditionally viewed as a tool for cooperation and confidence-building between states, is increasingly being treated by Russia as a means to an end. In the Baltic Sea Region, academic cooperation, scientific research, and expert activities are being utilised by the Russian Federation as part of a broader strategy of influence – aimed at rebuilding its...

IEŚ Commentaries 786

15 February 2023

Damian Szacawa - Baltic Team

Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine: long-term implications for the Arctic

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has also brought a number of consequences for regions away from the conflict. One such area is the Arctic, which includes, among others, the northern part of the Nordic states. Within the Arctic Council (AC), political cooperation with Russia has been temporarily put on hold, while part of the work of the Council is expected to resume once Norway...