April 10, 2015
5:30PM - 7:00PM
Rosa Ailabouni Room, The Ohio Union
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Russia and the Race for the Arctic
Hosted by the Department of History Russia and the Race for the ArcticDr. Nicholas Breyfogle, Associate Professor Global climate variations have caused unprecedented changes to the Arctic environment, especially a rapid decrease in the summer sea ice sheet. While perilous to the survival of the iconic polar bear, many humans are watching these changes with an eye to what riches an open Arctic Ocean might bring forth: in oil and gas, mining, and open-water transportation. Five countries can lay claim to the potential wealth of the Arctic Ocean: Canada, Denmark, Norway, Russia, and the United States. But it is Russia and Canada in particular that have jumped out to the early lead in this new race for the Arctic. In this talk, Nicholas Breyfogle explores Russia's long history in the Arctic and the roots of its current assertive policies in the region. Directions to the Ohio Union. For our friends not affiliated with OSU, parking passes will be provided for those who RSVP here by April 6. For more information, contact:Janelle HendersonProgram Coordinator, The Goldberg Center & Center for Historical ResearchDepartment of HistoryEmail: Henderson.328@osu.edu Phone: 614-292-0324
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2015-04-10 17:30:00
2015-04-10 19:00:00
Russia and the Race for the Arctic
Hosted by the Department of History Russia and the Race for the ArcticDr. Nicholas Breyfogle, Associate Professor Global climate variations have caused unprecedented changes to the Arctic environment, especially a rapid decrease in the summer sea ice sheet. While perilous to the survival of the iconic polar bear, many humans are watching these changes with an eye to what riches an open Arctic Ocean might bring forth: in oil and gas, mining, and open-water transportation. Five countries can lay claim to the potential wealth of the Arctic Ocean: Canada, Denmark, Norway, Russia, and the United States. But it is Russia and Canada in particular that have jumped out to the early lead in this new race for the Arctic. In this talk, Nicholas Breyfogle explores Russia's long history in the Arctic and the roots of its current assertive policies in the region. Directions to the Ohio Union. For our friends not affiliated with OSU, parking passes will be provided for those who RSVP here by April 6. For more information, contact:Janelle HendersonProgram Coordinator, The Goldberg Center & Center for Historical ResearchDepartment of HistoryEmail: Henderson.328@osu.edu Phone: 614-292-0324
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Hosted by the Department of History
Russia and the Race for the Arctic
Dr. Nicholas Breyfogle, Associate Professor
Global climate variations have caused unprecedented changes to the Arctic environment, especially a rapid decrease in the summer sea ice sheet. While perilous to the survival of the iconic polar bear, many humans are watching these changes with an eye to what riches an open Arctic Ocean might bring forth: in oil and gas, mining, and open-water transportation. Five countries can lay claim to the potential wealth of the Arctic Ocean: Canada, Denmark, Norway, Russia, and the United States. But it is Russia and Canada in particular that have jumped out to the early lead in this new race for the Arctic. In this talk, Nicholas Breyfogle explores Russia's long history in the Arctic and the roots of its current assertive policies in the region. Directions to the Ohio Union.
For our friends not affiliated with OSU, parking passes will be provided for those who RSVP here by April 6.
For more information, contact:
Janelle Henderson
Program Coordinator, The Goldberg Center & Center for Historical Research
Department of History
Email: Henderson.328@osu.edu
Program Coordinator, The Goldberg Center & Center for Historical Research
Department of History
Email: Henderson.328@osu.edu
Phone: 614-292-0324
