over its northern flank, continues

over its northern flank, continues to walk a tightrope—welcoming Chinese investment in energy and transport, but resisting joint military initiatives that could undermine its autonomy in the Arctic. The situation is further complicated by sanctions and resource nationalism. Since 2014, and more sharply after 2022, Western sanctions have restricted Russia’s access to Arctic technology and capital. In response, Russia has turned inward, attempting to develop domestic alternatives and seek non-Western partnerships. Amy Swanson’s recent work on Arctic logistics highlights how infrastructure projects—particularly ports and rail links around the NSR—are increasingly shaped by eastward-looking แทงบอลออนไลน์