Economist Podcasts Base motives? China in the Pacific
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May 30, 2022 
Join Jeremy Page, Asia diplomatic editor for The Economist, and Jacob Judah, a writer focused on Arctic research impacts, as they unravel China's ambitions in the Pacific. They discuss the complexities of China's military expansion and the geopolitical ripples from its agreement with the Solomon Islands. The conversation shifts to the strain on Arctic collaborations due to sanctions, highlighting the vulnerability of crucial climate research. Plus, they take an intriguing detour into punk's cultural legacy and its myths.
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Arctic Research Impacted by Sanctions
- Much Arctic research relies on Russian collaboration, which is now frozen due to sanctions.
- This harms all studies, particularly those on climate change.
Paul Aspholm's Research
- Paul Aspholm, a Norwegian scientist, studies Arctic wildlife on the Norway-Russia border.
- Sanctions prevent him from comparing data with Russian colleagues, jeopardizing 30 years of work.
Importance of Russian Data
- Russia's vast Arctic territory and expertise are crucial for Arctic research.
- The data loss from Russian sources impacts climate change studies significantly.