Description
Book SynopsisThis book is devoted to the analysis of all aspects of the current Arctic policy of Russia, the main strategic interests of Russia and the basics of the current Russian Policy in the region taking into account new global trends. This monograph ambitions to compile in one comprehensive study domestic and international aspects of modern Russian Arctic policy, based mainly on Russian sources that allowed the author to reveal the specifics of Russian approach to modern Arctic issues. It raises a set of important research questions: What are the main interests of Russia in the modern Arctic? What areas are the priorities in the Russian Arctic policy? Who governs the Russian Arctic? How are decisions on the Arctic made in Russia? What kind of problems is faced the Russian Arctic in global epoch? How do bilateral and multilateral relations between Russia and other Arctic states impact regional developments in the Arctic? How is Russia dealing with non-Arctic states and non-state Arctic actors
Trade ReviewThis book offers a wide-ranging account of the emerging issues in Russia’s Arctic domestic and international strategies, and the emerging geopolitical situation in the region. In contrast with the simplistic vision of Moscow’s policies in the High North as expansionist or militaristic, the author develops a more balanced and broader one. Such a vision includes not only the hard security but also socioeconomic problematique, such as sustainable development strategy in the Russian North, natural resources exploration, transportation systems’ development, environmental policies, indigenous peoples, etc. The multidisciplinary approach provides a profound analysis of recent key themes in Russia’s Arctic policies as well as an excellent overview of Moscow’s relations with major Arctic actors. The book is very well written in an accessible manner for readers with various backgrounds. It can be recommended not only for experts in and students of Moscow’s policies in the High North but also for a broader readership on the Russian international strategies and Arctic geopolitics and geoeconomics. -- Alexander Sergunin, St. Petersburg State University
Table of ContentsChapter 1. Russia in the Arctic: historical background and current situation
Chapter 2. Russian Arctic Policy: National dimension
Chapter 3. Russian Arctic Policy: International dimension
