Russia’s Arctic policy has shifted from economic ambitions to military dominance, especially since the outbreak of war in Ukraine. As Western sanctions isolate Moscow, it is deepening ties with China while militarising the Arctic to counter NATO’s northern expansion. Doğuş Sönmez explains how Russia's policy on the Arctic is reshaping the geopolitical balance of the region
Research Assistant, Kadir Has University / PhD Candidate, International Relations Programme, Galatasaray University
Doğuş' most recent research examined how the Russian war on Ukraine has affected the environment and whether the Russian Federation's environmental policies are inconsistent with the outcomes.
He holds a BA in Political Science and International Relations and an MA in International Relations from Marmara University.
In his master's thesis, he examined the evaluation of realist Russian foreign policy in the Putin era.
Doğuş is publication co-ordinator of the Panorama Global platform and editor of the student journal Arel IR Monthly/IR Quarterly.
He also edits the podcast series Arel IR Monthly Talks/IR Quarterly Talks on the Paradigma channel.
Doğuş is a member of IPSA, ECPR, EISA, WISC, Global Academy, SİTD, and UİK.
His academic interests include theories of international relations, comparative foreign policy analysis, Russian foreign policy, and relations between Turkey, Russia, and Iran.
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