An introduction to Arctic governance and geopolitics / Iselin Németh Winther (researcher, Fridtjof Nansen Institute) and Andreas Østhagen (research director, Arctic and ocean politics and research professor, Fridtjof Nansen Institute, Oslo, Norway).

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Winther, Iselin Németh, author.

Østhagen, Andreas, author.

Contributor:

Edward Elgar Publishing, publisher.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Geopolitics--Arctic regions.

Geopolitics.

Arctic regions--Politics and government.

Arctic regions.

Arctic regions--Foreign relations.

Genre:

Electronic books.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (228 pages)

Edition:

First.

Place of Publication:

Northampton : Edward Elgar Publishing, 2026.

Summary:

"This timely book provides a foundational overview of the governance and geopolitics of the Arctic, an area which has moved from the margins of world politics to a region of global relevance. Identifying the main trends and drivers shaping Arctic politics, the authors move beyond a simplified portrayal to bridge regional and global dynamics and offer a nuanced understanding of what is happening in the region. Evaluating key tensions, complexities and relationships, Iselin Nemeth Winther and Andreas ©sthagen analyse the subregions, resources, disputes, partnerships and actors that shape cooperation and competition in Arctic politics. They also look to the future with scenario-based explorations that emphasise the need for specificity, critical analysis and a multifaceted approach to studying this increasingly contested region. This book is a crucial resource for students and scholars of Arctic studies, international relations, geopolitics, political science and international law. It is also prime reading for policy analysts, legal practitioners and historians seeking a deeper understanding of the factors that are driving Arctic politics"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Contents: Part I: Introducing the arctic

1. Arctic governance and geopolitics in the 21st century

2. The arctic: Definitions, borders, and states

3. The arctic ocean

Part II: Arctic governance and geopolitics

4. Arctic governance: Regional cooperation and state interests

5. Arctic geopolitics: Global trends, Russia, China, nato

Part III: Governance and geopolitics in practice and the future

6. Future scenarios for arctic governance and geopolitics

7. Concluding remarks: Complexity, nuances, and multiple arctic 'stories'.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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ISBN:

9781035301461 (e-book)

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