The Nordic states, NATO and the EU in Arctic Security : a new Nordic balance? / edited by Andreas Raspotnik (Senior Researcher) and Andreas Østhagen (Research Director, Arctic and Ocean Politics, Fridtjof Nansen Institute, Norway).

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Raspotnik, Andreas, editor.

Østhagen, Andreas, editor.

Edward Elgar Publishing, publisher.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Security, International--Arctic regions.

Security, International.

Scandinavia--Relations--Arctic regions.

Scandinavia.

Arctic regions--Relations--Scandinavia.

Arctic regions.

Developed countries--Relations--Arctic regions.

Developed countries.

Arctic regions--Relations--Developed countries.

Genre:

Electronic books.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (184 pages)

Other Title:

Nordic States, North Atlantic Treaty Organization, and the European Union in Arctic security

Place of Publication:

Northampton : Edward Elgar Publishing, 2025.

Summary:

"This timely book explores the nuances of the Nordic states' approach to security in the Arctic and their relationships with NATO and the EU. Challenging generalisations of the Arctic as peaceful and self-contained, it illustrates how Arctic security is fragmented by global geopolitics and conflicting interests. Expert contributors discuss the differing security priorities and approaches across Nordic countries - the Kingdom of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden - and assess how these are shaped by their individual relationships with both NATO and the EU, leading to a nuanced interplay of cooperation and competition. They emphasise how increased security tensions have brought Arctic security issues to the fore and encouraged the Nordic nations to adopt a more united stance in relation to Arctic security. While the book largely concentrates on military-focused and state-centric security, it also considers alternative strategies, including human and environmental security, as well as the link between different types of security and safety in the Arctic. This book is an enlightening read for scholars engaged in Arctic affairs, geopolitics, the Nordic countries, the EU and NATO. The discussions and topics tackled are also directly relevant for officials working on Arctic governance issues and international negotiations"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Contents: 1. The nordic states and arctic security: A new nordic balance or torn between the European Union and nato? / Andreas Raspotnik and Andreas Østhagen

2. Spotlighting the kingdom: Greenland, Denmark and the arctic turns of the EU and nato / Lin Alexandra Mortensgaard and Lise Wiederholt Christensen

3. Finland in the arctic: From détente to defence / Sanna Kopra and Harri Mikkola

4. In and of the arctic: Security in iceland / Silja Bára Ómarsdóttir and Guðbjörg Ríkey Th. Hauksdóttir

5. Norway's delicate arctic balancing act / Andreas Østhagen and Iselin Németh Winther

6. Sweden's arctic priorities: Balancing domestic, European Union, and nato expectations / Nima Khorrami and Jason C. Moyer

7. Choose your own adventure: The European Union and arctic security? / Andreas Raspotnik and Gabriella Gricius

8. Nato in the arctic: Misunderstood and misrepresented / Alina Bykova, Paal Sigurd Hilde, Duncan Depledge, Andreas Østhagen and P. Whitney Lackenbauer.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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Description based on print record.

ISBN:

9781035333486 (e-book)

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.