International Politics in the Arctic: Contested Borders, Natural Resources and Russian Foreign Policy...

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Geir Hønneland (Fridtjof Nansen Institute, Norway)

International Politics in the Arctic

Contested Borders, Natural Resources and Russian Foreign Policy

Geir Hønneland (Fridtjof Nansen Institute, Norway)

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English

I.B. Tauris
03 October 2017

Political structure & processes; International relations; Diplomacy; International economics; Trade agreements

Series: Library of Arctic Studies

As the ice around the Arctic landmass recedes, the territory is becoming a flashpoint in world affairs. New trade routes, cutting thousands of miles off journeys, are available, and the Arctic is thought to be home to enormous gas and oil reserves. The territorial lines are new and hazy. This book looks at how Russia deals with the outside world vis a vis the Arctic. Given Russia's recent bold foreign policy interventions, these are crucial issues and the realpolitik practiced by the Russian state is essential for understanding the Arctic's future.

Here, Geir Honneland brings together decades of cutting-edge research - investigating the political contexts and international tensions surrounding Russia's actions. Honneland looks specifically at 'region-building' and environmental politics of fishing and climate change, on nuclear safety and nature preservation, and also analyses the diplomatic relations surrounding clashes with Norway and Canada, as well as at the governance of the Barents Sea. The Politics of the Arctic is a crucial addition to our understanding of contemporary International Relations concerning the Polar North.

By: Geir Hønneland (Fridtjof Nansen Institute Norway)
Imprint: I.B. Tauris
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 138mm,
Weight: 647g
ISBN: 9781784538989
ISBN 10: 1784538981
Series: Library of Arctic Studies
Pages: 416
Publication Date: 03 October 2017
Audience: College/higher education , Primary
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Geir Honneland is Research Director at the Fridtjof Nansen Institute and Adjunct Professor of Political Science at the Arctic University in Norway. He has published widely in Norwegian and in English on territory disputes and environmental factors in the Polar North. He gained his PhD from the University of Oslo in 2000 and is one of the most respected commentators in the field of Arctic Studies.

Reviews for International Politics in the Arctic: Contested Borders, Natural Resources and Russian Foreign Policy

The book is an unarguably necessary read for any political scientist interested in how and why Russia operates in the Arctic. * Nordicum-Mediterraneum *