Benjamin Schaller is a Ph.D. candidate and research fellow at the Centre for Peace Studies at the Arctic University of Norway in Tromsø, and a member of the Research School on Peace & Conflict in Oslo. https://www.newsdeeply.com/arctic/contributor/benjamin-schaller/rss en Geopolitics & Security Mon, 15 Aug 2016 05:00:42 +0000 Benjamin Schaller https://www.newsdeeply.com/arctic/community/2016/08/15/the-unpredictable-russian-bear-flexes-its-muscles https://www.newsdeeply.com/arctic/community/2016/08/15/the-unpredictable-russian-bear-flexes-its-muscles As Russia steps up its military activities in the Arctic, Cold War narratives have returned. But the region is just one playing field for Russia’s geopolitical games with the West – understanding that is vital for cooperation in the High North to continue.