Russia

Arctic security, geo-political and geo-strategic challenges with Russia have reemerged, China is seeking a broader regional role all while NATO and our allies are being tested by a more assertive Russia and an increasingly confident China.  Changes in global climate, mid latitude glacial degradation and the diminishing Arctic ice cap will make the Arctic more accessible in coming years and water security a front and center issue, potentially amplifying the geopolitical challenges we see today.

Upcoming Events

Tuesday, September 15, 2026 6:30 PM ET
Markus Wolf
Book Talk: "The Troika: The Troika: A Story of Three Families, Friendship, and the Cold War"
The Hoover Institution Library & Archives is partnering with the International Spy Museum to co-host a hybrid event on "The Troika", Markus Wolf'… International Spy Museum (700 L'Enfant Plaza, SW Washington DC 20024)
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Kay Udea leading a discussion during the Second international workshop on Japanese diaspora 2022
Fourth International Workshop on Japanese Diaspora
The Hoover Institution Library & Archives at Stanford University and the Japanese Association for Migration Studies co-host the Fourth… Hoover Institution Library & Archives, Stanford University
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Kay Udea leading a discussion during the Second international workshop on Japanese diaspora 2022
第4 回ジャパニーズ・ディアスポラ国際ワークショップ
Hoover Institution Library & Archives, Stanford University
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