View source for RSI Connect: Russian Defense of the Arctic Region

'''Date:''' February 18th, 2021 at 17:00 CET / 11:00 EDT  
'''Platform:''' Cisco Webex Events  

=== Link to Video Recording ===
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=== Panel Abstract ===
Discussion to focus on Russia's military presence and development activities in the Arctic region. In particular, we will consider current Russian Arctic strategy documents ''Strategy for the Development of the Russian Arctic Zone and Provision of National Security through 2035'' and ''Foundations of State Policy of the Russian Federation in the Arctic to 2035.'' These documents are part of a series, and our discussion will highlight the key changes in current strategy. We will also discuss the future impacts to the broader US military, the USCG in particular, of Russian narratives and actions through the Arctic Council.

=== Agenda ===
* Presentations:
  * Key Aspects of the Military Strategic Development - Professor Katarzyna Zysk, Ph.D.
  * Domestic Aspects of the Russian Arctic Defense Policies - Marlene Laruelle, Ph.D.
  * Implications of the U.S. Strategy and Policy - Heather Conley
  * Impact of the Russian Arctic Council Chairmanship and Future Prospects - Mathieu Boulegue
* Guided Discussion  
* Question and Answer Session  

=== Biographies ===

==== Marlene Laruelle, Ph.D. ====
[[File:Photo_Marlene_Laruelle.jpg|thumb|200px|Marlene Laruelle]]  
'''Title:''' Director  
'''Affiliation:''' Institute for European, Russian and Eurasian Studies (IERES), George Washington University  

Marlene Laruelle is Research Professor of International Affairs and Director of the Institute for European, Russian and Eurasian Studies (IERES) at the Elliott School of International Affairs, George Washington University. Her research focuses on Russia’s ideological landscape, outreach and soft power, relations to Central Asia, and policy in the Arctic. 

She is the author of ''Russia’s Strategies in the Arctic and the Future of the Far North'' (M.E. Sharpe, 2013) and ''Russia's Arctic Policy: A Power Strategy and Its Limits'' (Russie.Nei.Visions, No. 117, Ifri, March 2020).

==== Mathieu Boulegue ====
[[File:Photo_Mathieu_Boulegue.jpg|thumb|200px|Mathieu Boulegue]]  
'''Title:''' Research Fellow  
'''Affiliation:''' Russia and Eurasia Programme, Chatham House  

Mathieu Boulegue is a Research Fellow at the Russia and Eurasia Programme at Chatham House. His research focuses on Eurasian security and defense issues, as well as Russia’s foreign policy. He graduated from Sciences Po Toulouse in France and King’s College London (M.A. International Conflict Studies).

==== Professor Katarzyna Zysk, Ph.D. ====
[[File:Photo_Katarzyna_Zysk.jpg|thumb|200px|Katarzyna Zysk]]  
'''Title:''' Deputy Director & Head of Centre for Security Policy  
'''Affiliation:''' Norwegian Institute for Defence Studies (IFS), Norwegian Defence University College  

Katarzyna Zysk is a Professor of International Relations and Contemporary History at the Norwegian Institute for Defence Studies (IFS). Her research focuses on Russian military strategy, defense innovation, geopolitics, and maritime security in the Arctic. 

Her published research has appeared in ''SAIS Review of International Affairs,'' ''Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists,'' ''Journal of Strategic Studies,'' and others.

==== Heather Conley ====
[[File:Photo_Heather_Conley.jpg|thumb|200px|Heather Conley]]  
'''Title:''' Senior Vice President for Europe, Eurasia, and the Arctic  
'''Affiliation:''' Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS)  

Heather A. Conley is senior vice president for Europe, Eurasia, and the Arctic and director of the Europe, Russia, and Eurasia Program at CSIS. She has extensive experience in U.S. foreign policy, including serving as deputy assistant secretary of state in the Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs. 

Ms. Conley is frequently featured as a foreign policy analyst on CNN, MSNBC, BBC, NPR, and PBS.

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