Andrew S. Erickson

Marten Lindberg, “China: Icebreaking in the Arctic,” ISN Blog, 4 May 2012.

When we think of Chinese foreign policy most of us picture foreign direct investment in Africa and assertiveness in the Near Seas (Yellow, East China and South China). Few of us think ice breakers. China’s application to join the Arctic Council as permanent observer however suggests the Chinese are now looking north. …

Further resources on China in the Arctic:

• ISN Digital Library: China Prepares for an Ice-Free Arctic, The Arctic as a Global Common.
• David Curtis Wright at the US Naval War College provides an excellent, extensive, introduction to China and the Arctic. See the complete report or a summary.
• Andrew S Erickson gives you up to date information on China and the Arctic on his website. …