Title Russia and the Arctic : environment, identity and foreign policy / Geir Hønneland

Published London ; New York : I.B. Tauris, 2016 ©2016

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Description 1 online resource (xiv, 205 pages) : map Series Library of Arctic studies ; 2 Library of Arctic studies ; 2. Contents 1. Russian Identity between North and West -- 2. The Rush for the North Pole -- 3. Delimitation of the Barents Sea -- 4. Management of Marine Resources -- 5. Region Building, Identity Formation -- 6. Arctic Talk, Russian Policy Summary "The world is currently witnessing an 'Arctic Scramble' -- as the major powers compete to demarcate and occupy Arctic territory. The region is known to be home to large gas and oil reserves, and its position at the top of the globe holds significant trading and military advantages. Yet the territorial boundaries of the region remain ill-defined and Russia, under the increasingly bold foreign policy of Vladimir Putin, has emerged as a forceful power in the region. Geir Hønneland investigates the political contexts and international tensions surrounding Russia's actions, focusing especially on the disputes which have emerged in the Barents Sea -- where European and Russian interests compete directly. Skillfully delineating Russian policy in the region, and analyzing the mineral and environmental consequences of the recent treaty agreements, Russia and the Arctic is a crucial addition to our understanding of contemporary International Relations concerning the Polar North"--Provided by publisher Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 193-199) and index Notes Print version record Subject Geopolitics -- Russia (Federation) -- Arctic Coast Petroleum industry and trade -- Political aspects -- Russia (Federation) Political structure & processes. POLITICAL SCIENCE -- Government -- International. POLITICAL SCIENCE -- International Relations -- General. Diplomatic relations Geopolitics Petroleum industry and trade -- Political aspects Strategic aspects of individual places SUBJECT Arctic Coast (Russia) -- Strategic aspects Russia (Federation) -- Foreign relations -- Arctic regions Arctic regions -- Foreign relations -- Russia (Federation) Subject Arctic Regions Russia (Federation) Russia (Federation) -- Arctic Coast Form Electronic book ISBN 9780857729491 0857729497 085772746X 9780857727466

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