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Analytical paper IE RAS No 44, 2026 «Regional Security Priorities in Northern Europe for 2027»
- 11 November 2026
IE RAS presents Analytical papers of IE RAS No 44, 2026 «Regional Security Priorities in Northern Europe for 2027» (in Russian) by Ivan Skripka, Candidate of Political Science, Research fellow at the Center for Northern European Studies, Department of Country Studies of the Institute of Europe, Russian Academy of Sciences.
The author examines the outcomes of the 78th Session of the Nordic Council, held in Helsinki on 26–29 October 2026. Particular attention is paid to the development of regional mechanisms for civil preparedness, security of supply, and the protection of critical infrastructure. The article analyses prospects for Arctic cooperation with Canada, controversies surrounding the reform of the Helsinki Treaty, and priorities of the 2027 presidencies. The author assesses the prospects for implementing the adopted decisions and their implications for Russia’s interests in Northern Europe and the Arctic.
