‘Three Poles of the Cold’: Myth or Reality?

... away from Moscow towards the West. Russia believes that the Three Poles project could help launch informal dialogue between India and China—first, on scientific issues related to all three regions, and this could then lead to more serious agreements ... ... other’s interests and motivations, gradually building up mutual trust. The Arctic and the Antarctic, with its long experience of international cooperation in science, biodiversity conservation and environmental protection, are best suited for this purpose....